Lemon Sugar Cookies That Will Brighten Your Day
Enjoy these delightful lemon sugar cookies that are sure to brighten your day with their zesty flavor and sweet aroma.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the sugar and butter until smooth.
- Beat in the egg, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
- Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt; stir into the creamed mixture.
- Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool on wire racks.
Notes
- For a stronger lemon flavor, add additional lemon zest.
- These cookies pair well with a light dusting of powdered sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Lemon Sugar Cookies