Lemon Sugar Cookies
Delightful Lemon Sugar Cookies that offer a burst of sunshine with their tender texture and refreshing lemon flavor, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Use fresh, creamy unsalted butter for the best flavor.
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (freshly grated) Use a microplane for finely grated zest.
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed) Fresh juice offers the best flavor.
Dry Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour Use the spoon and level method for accurate measurement.
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Coating
- to taste sparkling sugar Roll dough balls in sparkling sugar for coating.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
- Add the egg, lemon zest, and lemon juice to the creamed mixture and mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Roll the dough into small balls, approximately 1 inch in diameter, and coat each ball in sparkling sugar.
- Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring there's enough space between them.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden while the centers remain soft.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For added flavor, consider chilling the dough for 30 minutes before baking. These cookies pair well with tea or coffee.