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Lemon Sugar Cookies Recipe

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  • Author: Sky
  • Total Time: 1 hour 22 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies

Description

This lemon sugar cookie recipe produces soft, thick, and chewy cookies with a bright lemon flavor. Made with one bowl and simple ingredients, these cookies are easy to prepare and perfect for freezing, making them a convenient and delicious treat. The addition of lemon zest and juice gives them a refreshing citrus twist, while refrigerating the dough helps create a thicker texture that doesn’t spread too much during baking.

Ingredients

Cookie Dough

  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
  • 3 Tbsp lemon zest
  • 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 cups (360g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt

For Rolling

  • ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar

Instructions

  1. Mix butter, sugar, and lemon zest: In a mixing bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and lemon zest with an electric mixer for 1 to 2 minutes until well combined and creamy.
  2. Add lemon juice and egg: Incorporate the fresh lemon juice and egg into the mixture, beating again until fully combined.
  3. Add dry ingredients: Gradually fold in the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt using a spatula, mixing by hand until the dough comes together evenly.
  4. Chill dough: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dough for 30 to 60 minutes to help achieve thicker, chewier cookies by preventing excessive spreading during baking.
  5. Prepare for baking: Preheat the oven to 350ºF (177ºC). Place ¼ cup of granulated sugar in a small bowl for rolling the cookie dough balls.
  6. Form and roll cookies: Use a cookie scoop to form dough balls. Roll each ball in the sugar until fully coated. Place them about 2 inches apart on a silicone-lined baking sheet to allow room for baking.
  7. Bake: Bake the cookies for 11 to 13 minutes or until the edges just start to turn a faint golden color, indicating doneness.
  8. Cool down: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up, then transfer them to a cooling rack to cool completely before serving or storing.

Notes

  • Refrigerating the cookie dough helps make the cookies thicker and chewier by reducing spread during baking.
  • If you’re short on time, refrigerate the dough for at least 15 minutes or chill the dough between baking batches to get better texture.
  • You can freeze the dough balls before baking to enjoy fresh cookies anytime.
  • Using fresh lemon zest and juice is key for the bright lemon flavor; avoid bottled lemon juice for best results.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://skysrecipes.com/lemon-sugar-cookies-recipe/