Lemon Sugar Cookies
Lemon Sugar Cookies are soft, lightly crisp cookies with fresh lemon flavor and a delicate sugar coating, baked until tender and bright without being overpowering.
Ingredients
- 2¾ cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1½ cups granulated sugar plus extra for rolling
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F or 175°C and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Whisk the flour, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl and set aside.
- Beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Mix in the egg, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined and adjusting with a little flour if sticky.
- Roll the dough into 1 inch balls, coat in sugar, and space them 2 inches apart on the sheets.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until edges are set and centers stay soft.
- Cool briefly on the pan, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.