Lemon Cookie Recipe
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Ingredients
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
¼ cup (50g) sugar for rolling cookies
Instructions
In a mixing bowl, beat the butter, sugar, and lemon zest with an electric mixer for 1-2 minutes.
1 cup (226g) unsalted butter,1 1/2 cups (300g) granulated sugar,3 Tbsp lemon zest
Add in the lemon juice and egg, beat again to combine.
2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice,1 large egg
Gradually add in the flour, baking soda and salt, mixing by hand with a spatula until combined.
3 cups (360g) all-purpose flour,1 tsp baking soda,1/4 tsp salt
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30-60 minutes.
Remove the dough from the fridge. Pre-heat the oven to 350ºF. Place 1/4 cup sugar in a bowl for rolling the cookies.
1/4 cup (50g) sugar
Use a cookie scoop to form balls, rolling each ball into the sugar. Place the cookies 2 inches apart on a silicone lined baking sheet. Bake for 11-13 minutes or until the edges have a faint golden color.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then move to a cooling rack to cool completely. #cookies🍪 #cookierecipe #fromscratch
Baking lemon sugar cookies from scratch is such a rewarding experience! I love how the fresh lemon zest and juice really brighten up the flavor, making these cookies stand out from your typical sugar cookie. When I make this recipe, I always start by making sure the butter is softened to room temperature, which helps it cream perfectly with the sugar and lemon zest. Rolling the cookie dough balls in sugar before baking adds that satisfying slight crunch and sparkle on top. One tip I found helpful is chilling the dough in the fridge for about 45 minutes, which firms it up and prevents the cookies from spreading too much, keeping that lovely chewy texture. Baking them at 350ºF for about 12 minutes ensures they are baked through but still soft in the center, with just a hint of golden brown edges. These cookies are incredibly versatile—you can enjoy them plain or pair them with a cup of tea or lemonade for a bright, refreshing treat. Plus, this recipe uses common pantry ingredients like all-purpose flour, baking soda, and just a pinch of salt, making it very accessible. Overall, making lemon sugar cookies is a fun baking project that yields delicious, fragrant cookies perfect for sharing at gatherings or simply enjoying as a sweet snack. I definitely recommend trying this recipe and making it your own by experimenting with additional citrus zest or even a light glaze on top for an extra lemony burst!