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Soft, bright cookies with crisp edges and irresistible lemon flavor. Perfect for any citrus lover!

Lemon Sugar Cookies

Soft, bright cookies with crisp edges and irresistible lemon flavor. Perfect for any citrus lover!
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Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar plus more for rolling
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • Mixer
  • baking sheets
  • parchment
  • cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment.
  2. Whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
  4. Beat in eggs, lemon juice, zest, and vanilla.
  5. Add dry ingredients, mixing just until combined.
  6. Chill dough for 30 minutes.
  7. Roll dough into balls and coat in sugar.
  8. Bake 8–10 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  9. Cool 5 minutes on the pan, then transfer to a rack.