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Stack of three lemon sugar cookies on wood.

Lemon Sugar Cookies

These delightful Lemon Sugar Cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with bright lemon flavor. A perfect treat for any occasion, they're easy to make and sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 36 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 85
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 0.25 cup lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • granulated sugar for coating

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
  3. Beat in eggs, then lemon juice, zest, and vanilla.
  4. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mix until combined.
  6. Roll dough into 1-inch balls.
  7. Roll each ball in sugar to coat.
  8. Place cookies on baking sheets, leaving space.
  9. Bake for 8-10 minutes, until golden.
  10. Cool on sheets, then transfer to a wire rack.

Notes

For a tangier flavor, add a bit more lemon zest. Store in an airtight container for up to a week.