Lemon Sugar Cookies

🍋 Lemon Sugar Cookies 🍋

Indulge in the delightful combination of tangy lemon and sweet sugar with these Lemon Sugar Cookies. Perfectly soft with a refreshing citrus flavor, these cookies are sure to brighten up any day. Whether you’re enjoying them with a cup of tea or sharing them at a gathering, these cookies are a crowd-pleaser. Let’s dive into the recipe!

Ingredients

For the Cookies:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick), softened 🧈
• 1 cup granulated sugar 🥄
• 1 large egg 🥚
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 🍦
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice 🍋
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest 🍋
• 1 1/2 cups unbleached flour 🌾
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 🥄
• 1/4 teaspoon salt 🧂
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 🥄

For the Lemon Glaze:

• 1 cup powdered sugar 🍚
• 5 teaspoons lemon juice 🍋
• Drops of vanilla (optional) 🍦

Instructions

1️⃣ Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2️⃣ Cream Butter and Sugar
In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until well combined and fluffy.

3️⃣ Add Wet Ingredients
Add the egg, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and lemon zest to the creamed mixture. Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.

4️⃣ Mix Dry Ingredients
Stir in the unbleached flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.

5️⃣ Shape the Cookies
Use a 1-tablespoon cookie scoop to create evenly-sized cookie dough balls. Place them about 1.5 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.

6️⃣ Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 7 minutes. The cookies should be set but not browned.

7️⃣ Cool the Cookies
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool completely.

8️⃣ Prepare the Glaze
While the cookies are cooling, make the lemon glaze by mixing the powdered sugar with the lemon juice. Add a few drops of vanilla if desired, and stir until smooth.

9️⃣ Glaze the Cookies
Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies. Allow the glaze to set completely before serving.

Storage Tips

• Room Temperature: Store the cookies in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
• Freezing: Freeze unbaked cookie dough balls for up to 3 months. When ready to bake, add 2 minutes to the baking time if baking from frozen.

Recipe Details

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cooking Time: 7 minutes
• Total Time: 22 minutes
• Yield: About 24 cookies
• Calories: 120 kcal per cookie

These Lemon Sugar Cookies are a burst of sunshine in every bite. The combination of sweet and tangy flavors, along with the soft, chewy texture, makes them irresistible. Whether you’re baking for a special occasion or just because, these cookies are sure to impress. Enjoy!