Easy Lemon Sugar Cookies Recipe

A white plate with seven round lemon sugar cookies on a white surface.

Easy Lemon Sugar Cookies Recipe

These Lemon Sugar Cookies are chewy and soft on the inside with the perfect lemon flavor. With hints of lemon zest and a buttery sugar cookie base, they’re a great recipe for spring, summer, or anytime you’re craving something lemony sweet.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 8

Total Time 18

Servings cookies

Calories 172kcal

Author Sherri Hagymas

Ingredients

2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup butter unsalted, softened to room temperature
1 ½ cups sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons lemon zest

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350° F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon baking powder, ¼ teaspoon salt
In a large mixing bowl, add the softened butter and sugar and blend with an electric mixer until fluffy, scraping down the sides
1 cup butter, 1 ½ cups sugar
Add the egg, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and lemon zest and mix until combined.
1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 2 tablespoons lemon zest
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients blend just until barely combined. Be careful not to over mix.
Using a 1 ½ tablespoon cookie scoop, scoop the dough onto the lined baking sheet at least 2 inches apart.
Bake for 8-10 minutes.
Allow the cookies to cool on the cookie sheet for 3-5 minutes and then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use salted butter and leave out additional salt if desired.

Chill the dough in the refrigerator for an hour and roll in granulated sugar after scooping.

Fold in white chocolate chips to the dough.

Add festive sprinkles to the tops.

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