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Lemon Sugar Cookie Recipe

Lemon Sugar Cookie Recipe for Chewy Zesty Bliss

A delightful Lemon Sugar Cookie Recipe that captures the zestiness of spring in every chewy bite.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter For a dairy-free version, use vegan butter or margarine.
  • 1.5 cups Granulated Sugar Best results are achieved without substitutions.
  • 2 zest Lemon Zest Feel free to increase the amount for extra zest.
  • 0.25 cups Fresh Lemon Juice Fresh juice gives the best flavor.
  • 1 large Egg Replace with a flax egg for a vegan option.
  • 2.75 cups All-Purpose Flour Use gluten-free alternative for a gluten-free version.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Ensure it’s fresh for optimal results.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Consider using sea salt for a more subtle taste.
  • 0.5 cups Sugar for Rolling Regular granulated sugar is perfect.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Hand mixer
  • cookie scoop
  • baking sheet
  • Plastic wrap
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, cream together 1 cup of unsalted butter and 1 ½ cups of granulated sugar using a hand mixer until light and fluffy.
  2. Add in the zest of 2 lemons, ¼ cup of fresh lemon juice, and 1 large egg to the creamed mixture. Beat until smooth and well combined.
  3. Gradually add in 2 ¾ cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and ½ teaspoon of salt. Mix on low speed until just combined.
  4. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dough for 30 to 60 minutes.
  5. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Shape the chilled dough into balls and roll each in granulated sugar, placing them on a lined baking sheet.
  6. Bake the cookies for 13 to 15 minutes, removing when edges are set and lightly golden.
  7. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 125mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes for chewier cookies. Always use fresh lemon juice and zest for best flavor.

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