Lemon Sugar Cookies
Calories: 9
Adjust Servings Here: 24 cookies
Description
Indulge in a cookie experience that combines a pillow's softness with fresh lemon's tanginess. Brace yourself for the ultimate lemon sugar cookie recipe that promises to leave you powerless against its irresistible charm.
Ingredients
- 2¾ cup (340 g) All-purpose flour
- 1 tsp Baking powder
- ½ tsp Baking soda
- ½ tsp Kosher salt
- 1 tbsp Lemon zest (from 2 lemons)
- 1 cup (227 g) Unsalted butter soft room temperature
- 1½ cup (300 g) Granulated sugar
- 1 large Egg
- 2 tbsp Lemon juice
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
Plus
- ½ cup (100 g) Granulated sugar for coating
Instructions
- Dry ingredients - Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, lemon zest, and salt in a medium-sized bowl. Pro tip - This step is essential for ensuring that these ingredients are evenly distributed and that your cookies rise perfectly.2¾ cup All-purpose flour, 1 tsp Baking powder, ½ tsp Baking soda , ½ tsp Kosher salt, 1 tbsp Lemon zest
- Wet ingredients - In a separate large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add the lemon juice, egg, and vanilla extract and combine well. Pro tip -This step incorporates air into the mixture and helps create a tender cookie.1 cup Unsalted butter, 1½ cup Granulated sugar , 1 large Egg, 2 tbsp Lemon juice, 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- Dry to wet - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing at low speed until just combined. Pro tip - Overmixing can lead to dense cookies, so stop once the ingredients are thoroughly mixed.
- Chill - With the dough prepared, cover the bowl and leave to chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. Chilling the cookie dough will ensure our cookies spread too much.
- Oven - Once chilled, preheat the oven to 350°F/175°C/Gas Mark 4
- Shape - Now, it’s time to shape the cookies. Using a cookie scoop or a spoon, portion out small dough rounds (about 2 tbsp size dough) and generously roll them in granulated sugar. Pro tip - This step not only adds a beautiful sparkling touch but also enhances the sweetness of the cookies.½ cup Granulated sugar
- Tray - Place the cookies onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Leave space between the cookies to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake - Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven. Bake for approximately 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden brown. Pro tip - Remember that baking times vary, so keep a close eye on them to prevent over-baking.
- Cool - Remove them from the oven once the cookies are lightly golden around the edges and still irresistibly soft. Let them cool on the baking tray for a few minutes, then transfer and cool on a wire rack. Pro tip - The cookies will continue to cook while still on the hot baking tray.
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