Description
Delightful lemon sugar cookies with a burst of freshness and sweetness, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 Large egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 1 1/2 cups Unbleached flour
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1 cup Powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 5 teaspoons Lemon juice (for glaze)
- Drops Vanilla extract (optional for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, vanilla, lemon juice, and lemon zest and mix well.
- Stir in the flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda until combined.
- Use a 1 tablespoon cookie scoop to create dough balls and place them on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 7 minutes until just set but still soft.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- Mix powdered sugar with lemon juice and add optional vanilla for the glaze.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cookies and let cool completely before serving.
Notes
For best results, use room temperature ingredients. Avoid overbaking for a soft finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American