Description
Indulge in the refreshing delight of our Lemon Cookie Recipe, where each bite offers a burst of zesty citrus flavor. These soft, chewy lemon sugar cookies are perfect for any occasion, from casual afternoon snacks to celebratory gatherings. With just one bowl required for preparation, they are not only easy to make but also a breeze to clean up! The combination of fresh lemon juice and zest ensures a vibrant taste that will brighten your day. Enjoy these cookies fresh out of the oven or freeze them for later cravings!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 large egg
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup sugar (for rolling cookies)
Instructions
- Cream together butter and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
- Mix in lemon juice and egg until well combined.
- Gradually add flour, baking soda, and salt; mix by hand until just combined.
- Refrigerate dough for 30-60 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Roll dough into balls, coating each in sugar.
- Place on lined baking sheets, spaced apart, and bake for 11-13 minutes until edges are golden.
- Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (28g)
- Calories: 115
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg