Description
Indulge in the delightful zest of our Lemon Sugar Cookies Recipe! These light and chewy cookies combine the refreshing flavors of lemon juice and zest for an irresistible treat that’s perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a spring gathering or enjoying a summer barbecue, these cookies will brighten up your dessert table. Finished with a simple glaze, they offer a sweet and tangy bite that keeps everyone coming back for more. Easy to make and versatile, this recipe is sure to become a staple in your baking repertoire.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 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
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 5 teaspoons lemon juice (for glaze)
- Drops of vanilla (optional for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth.
- Add egg, vanilla, lemon juice, and zest; mix until well combined.
- Stir in flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.
- Bake for about 7 minutes or until lightly golden on the edges.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- For the glaze, mix powdered sugar with lemon juice until smooth; drizzle over cooled cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg