Lemon Sugar Cookies: The Best Homemade Treat for Every Occasion
These Lemon Sugar Cookies are the perfect balance of sweetness and tartness, making them a delightful treat for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking soda, and salt together.
- In another bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, lemon zest, and lemon juice to the butter mixture and mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden.
- Let cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
- For a stronger lemon flavor, add more lemon zest.
- These cookies can be decorated with a lemon glaze for extra sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg