Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Preheat and Prepare
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
Step 3: Cream the Butter and Sugar
In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together using a mixer until light and fluffy — about 2–3 minutes.
Step 4: Add Lemon and Vanilla
Beat in the egg, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until everything is fully combined.
Step 5: Combine Wet and Dry
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Mix just until a dough forms — don’t overmix!
Step 6: Shape the Cookies
Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll them into balls, and coat each one in the sugar (and zest) mixture.
Step 7: Bake
Place the dough balls about 2 inches apart on the baking sheets. Bake for 8–10 minutes, until the edges are just golden. The centers should still look slightly soft — they’ll firm up as they cool.
Step 8: Cool and Enjoy
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. Once cool, take a bite — soft, chewy, buttery, and bursting with lemony freshness!
🌼 Tips for the Perfect Lemon Sugar Cookies
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Want extra lemon flavor? Add a bit more zest or a drop of lemon extract.
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Like crispier cookies? Bake an extra 2 minutes.
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Love glaze? Whisk powdered sugar with a little lemon juice and drizzle over the cooled cookies.
☀️ A Cookie That Feels Like Sunshine
Lemon sugar cookies aren’t just baked goods — they’re a mood booster. Whether you bake them for a friend, a celebration, or just because you deserve something sweet, they’ll fill your kitchen with warmth and joy.
Crisp on the outside, soft on the inside, and perfectly tangy, these cookies prove that sometimes, happiness really is homemade. 🍋💛
