Zesty Lemon Sugar Cookies That’ll Brighten Your Day
Delightful Lemon Sugar Cookies bursting with zesty flavor. Perfect for any occasion.
Equipment
- - Mixing bowl
- - Electric mixer
- - Cookie scoop
- - Baking sheet
- Silicone mat
- - Plastic wrap
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 1 cup Unsalted butter let it soften to room temperature for easy mixing
- 1.5 cups Granulated sugar this gives a sweet base to your Lemon Sugar Cookies
- 3 Tbsp Lemon zest it adds that vibrant, zesty flavor we all adore
- 2 Tbsp Fresh lemon juice for a tangy kick that brightens up the cookies
- 1 Large egg this helps to bind the ingredients together for the perfect cookie
- 3 cups All-purpose flour gives structure to these delightful cookies
- 1 tsp Baking soda acts as a leavening agent to ensure soft cookies
- 0.25 tsp Salt enhances all the wonderful flavors in your cookies
For Rolling
- 0.25 cup Granulated sugar use this to coat the dough balls for a sweet exterior
Instructions
How to Make Lemon Sugar Cookies
- Cream together the butter, sugar, and lemon zest in a mixing bowl. Use an electric mixer for about 1-2 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Add the lemon juice and the egg to the bowl. Beat again until fully combined.
- Incorporate the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gently mix by hand with a spatula until just combined.
- Chill the dough by covering the bowl with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 30-60 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Remove the chilled dough from the fridge and get ¼ cup sugar ready in a separate bowl for rolling.
- Scoop out the dough with a cookie scoop to form balls, rolling each one in the sugar. Place them 2 inches apart on a silicone-lined baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 11-13 minutes until edges turn faint golden.
- Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a cooling rack.
Notes
Sprinkle with extra lemon zest before serving for an extra zesty twist. Allow the dough to chill to prevent spreading during baking.