Delightful Lemon Sugar Cookies to Brighten Your Day
These Lemon Sugar Cookies are a bright and refreshing treat perfect for any occasion.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Electric mixer
- Spatula
- Cookie scoop
- Baking sheet
- silicone baking mat
- - Plastic wrap
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough
- 1 cup Unsalted butter use room temperature butter for easier mixing
- 1.5 cups Granulated sugar this adds sweetness and helps create a lovely texture
- 3 Tbsp Lemon zest fresh zest intensifies the lemon flavor
- 2 Tbsp Fresh lemon juice adds brightness and moisture to the dough
- 1 Large egg acts as a binding agent
- 3 cups All-purpose flour the main structure
- 1 tsp Baking soda a leavening agent that helps cookies rise
- 0.25 tsp Salt enhances all flavors
For Rolling
- 0.25 cup Sugar adds a delightful crunch and sweetness
Instructions
Steps to Make Cookies
- In a mixing bowl, combine the room temperature butter, granulated sugar, and lemon zest. Beat with an electric mixer for 1-2 minutes until creamy and well blended.
- Add the fresh lemon juice and the large egg to the mixture. Beat again until everything is well incorporated and smooth.
- Gradually sift in the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gently mix by hand with a spatula until combined.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30-60 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC) and place ¼ cup sugar in a separate bowl.
- Using a cookie scoop, form balls of dough and roll each into the sugar. Place them 2 inches apart on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 11-13 minutes until the edges turn a faint golden color and the centers remain soft.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
Notes
For an extra zing, drizzle with a simple lemon glaze once cooled. Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.