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Lemon Sugar Cookies
These lemon sugar cookies are the perfect springtime dessert! These chewy lemon cookies have a soft texture with crisp edges, and have bright lemon flavor from fresh lemon juice and lemon zest.
👥 20 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 1h 17m⏳ Prep: 45 min🔥 Cook: 12 min👤 Courtney📖 cakemehometonight
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- bowl
- mixing bowl
- whisk
- baking sheet
- pan
- oven
📝 Preparation Steps
1
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
all-purpose flour3 cupsbaking soda1 tsp
2
In a separate mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar and lemon zest for the cookie dough recipe. Massage the zest and sugar together for a minute or two to release the citrus oils from the lemon zest. Set aside.
lemon zest (about 2 to 3 lemons)2 tbsplemon zest (about 1 lemon)1 tbsp
3
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment or in a large mixing bowl with an electric hand mixer, cream the unsalted butter and lemon zest infused granulated sugar until creamy. Add the egg and lemon juice and mix until well combined and smooth. Pour in the flour mixture and mix on low speed until the cookie dough forms. Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl to ensure everything is well mixed.
unsalted butter (room temperature)1 cuplemon zest (about 2 to 3 lemons)2 tbsplemon zest (about 1 lemon)1 tbsplarge egg (room temperature)1fresh lemon juice3 tbsp
4
Portion the cookie dough using a large cookie scoop (3 tablespoons) and place the cookie dough balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Chill the cookie dough for about ⏱️ 20 minutes in the refrigerator.
5
Preheat the oven to 350℉ (177℃). Line baking sheet pans with silicone baking mats or parchment paper.
6
In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar and lemon zest designated as the lemon zest infused sugar for rolling the cookies. Massage the zest and sugar together for a minute or two to release the citrus oils from the lemon zest.
lemon zest (about 2 to 3 lemons)2 tbsplemon zest (about 1 lemon)1 tbsp
7
Roll the chilled sugar cookie dough balls in the lemon zest infused sugar and place on the prepared baking pans, allowing room for spreading. Bake the cookies for about 11 to ⏱️ 12 minutes until the edges are set and the centers are slightly underbaked.
lemon zest (about 2 to 3 lemons)2 tbsplemon zest (about 1 lemon)1 tbsp
8
Remove the baking pans from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the pan for ⏱️ 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts
calories
221 kcal
fat Content
10 g
serving Size
1 cookie
fiber Content
1 g
sugar Content
18 g
sodium Content
128 mg
protein Content
2 g
trans Fat Content
0.4 g
cholesterol Content
33 mg
carbohydrate Content
32 g
saturated Fat Content
6 g
unsaturated Fat Content
2.5 g
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