Description
Lemon sugar cookies are a delightful treat that perfectly balance sweetness and citrus zest. These soft, chewy cookies are infused with vibrant lemon flavor, making them an ideal dessert for any occasion. Whether enjoyed fresh out of the oven or shared at a gathering, they promise to brighten your day. Dust them with powdered sugar for an elegant finish and savor each delightful bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon zest (from about 1 lemon)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 large eggs
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in lemon zest and lemon juice until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Scoop rounded balls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden at the edges. Allow cooling before dusting with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg