Lemon Sugar Cookies
Soft, tart, and bright, these homemade lemon sugar cookies are the perfect sweet treat to brighten up your day, with a delightful crispy sugar coat.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour nothing fancy
- 1 cup granulated sugar extra for rolling if you want that sparkle
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 large egg preferably large
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest please use real lemons; bottled just won’t do
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice again, squeeze it yourself
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract real is nice, but imitation also works
Glaze Ingredients
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1-2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until creamy and pale.
- Add the egg, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract to the mixture. Mix until smooth.
- Sprinkle in the dry ingredients (flour, baking soda, and salt) and fold gently until well-combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Roll the dough into small balls, toss them in extra sugar, and place them on a baking sheet, spaced apart.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until they look pale gold, not brown.
Glazing
- In a small bowl, stir together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest until it reaches a thick, oozy consistency.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies.
Notes
For even more zing, consider doubling the lemon zest. If you want a twist, experiment with coconut or white chocolate chunks. Chilling the dough for 30 minutes helps prevent spreading. Store cookies in an airtight container with a piece of bread to keep them soft.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 100mgSugar: 7g
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