lemon sugar cookies

 36 servings

prep time 15 min

cook time 10 min

2 3/4 c all purpose flour

1 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

zest of 2 large lemons

1 1/2 cups granulated sugar

1 cup unsalted butter at room temp

1 large egg

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice

1/2 c granulated sugar, for rolling cookies


1. Preheat over to 350 degrees F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. Set aside. 

2. In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Set aside.

3. In a small bowl combine the sugar and lemon zest. Rub together with you fingers until fragrant. 

4. Using a mixer, beat together butter and sugar until smooth and creamy.

5. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and lemon juice. Mix until combined. Add the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Don't over mix. 

6. Roll rounded tablespoons of dough into balls and roll in sugar. Place on prepared baking sheets about 1 1/2 in apart

7. Bake 8-10 min or until cookies are slightly brown on the edges and set. Let them sit on the baking sheetsfor 2 min before transferring to cooling rack

*to keep cookies soft, store in airtight container with slice of bread

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