Description
Indulge in the refreshing taste of our Lemon Sugar Cookies Recipe! These soft, chewy cookies are perfect for any occasion, from summer picnics to cozy afternoons at home. Bursting with zesty lemon juice and zest, each bite is a delightful combination of sweetness and citrus brightness. Easy to prepare and sure to impress your family and friends, these cookies are elevated with a gorgeous sweet lemon glaze that makes them look as good as they taste. Whether enjoyed fresh from the oven or shared as a thoughtful gift, this recipe will become a favorite in your baking repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 1/2 cups unbleached flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Add the egg, vanilla, lemon juice, and lemon zest; mix until well combined.
- Gradually incorporate the flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda until just mixed.
- Using a tablespoon cookie scoop, form dough balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for about 7 minutes until lightly golden around the edges.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.
- Prepare the glaze by mixing powdered sugar with lemon juice; drizzle over cooled cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg