Lemon Sugar Cookies

Lemon Sugar Cookies: Zesty, Soft, and Chewy!

These lemon sugar cookies are the perfect blend of sweet and tangy. With a bright burst of citrus and a soft, chewy texture, they're a delightful treat for any occasion. The simple sugar coating adds a satisfying crunch to every bite.

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cooking Time: 12 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour 32 minutes (including chilling)

Kcal: Approx. 150 kcal per cookie

Servings: 24 cookies

Ingredients:

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

1½ cups granulated sugar

3 tbsp lemon zest

2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice

1 large egg

3 cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking soda

¼ tsp salt

¼ cup granulated sugar (for rolling)

Instructions:

Cream the Butter and Sugar:

In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened butter, 1½ cups of granulated sugar, and the lemon zest together. Mix for 1-2 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy.

Add Wet Ingredients:

Add the lemon juice and egg to the butter mixture. Blend until the mixture is smooth and well combined.

Incorporate Dry Ingredients:

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Use a spatula or your hands to gently mix until a soft dough forms.

Chill the Dough:

Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30-60 minutes. This chilling time is important as it firms up the dough and prevents the cookies from spreading too much while baking.

Preheat the Oven:

While the dough is chilling, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Shape and Coat the Dough:

Take the chilled dough and shape it into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.

Pour the remaining ¼ cup of granulated sugar into a small bowl. Roll each dough ball in the sugar until it is fully coated.

Bake the Cookies:

Place the sugar-coated dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space between them.

Bake for 11-13 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are still soft.

Cool and Serve:

Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.

Transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Enjoy these delicious, zesty cookies!

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