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Lemon Sugar Cookies Recipe

These lemon sugar cookies are light, zesty, and perfect for any occasion.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 120 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon Baking powder
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter softened
  • 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
  • 1 unit Egg
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoon Lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoon Lemon juice

Instructions 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
  5. Gradually blend in the dry ingredients until just combined.
  6. Drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto ungreased baking sheets.
  7. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  8. Let cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 20mg | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.5mg

Keywords

Cookies, Dessert, Lemon
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