Old Fashioned Lemon Sugar Cookies
Soft, buttery, and bursting with citrusy charm, Old Fashioned Lemon Sugar Cookies are a timeless treat that brings together the nostalgic warmth of classic sugar cookies with a zesty lemon twist. Infused with fresh lemon juice and tangy lemon zest, these cookies are delightfully crisp on the edges and pillowy in the center. Rolled in sugar for a satisfying crunch and baked to golden perfection in just 10 minutes, they’re as quick to make as they are irresistible to enjoy. Perfect for any occasion, these crowd-pleasing cookies pair beautifully with a cup of tea or make an effortlessly elegant dessert. With simple pantry staples and a refreshing flavor profile, this recipe is a must-have for lemon lovers everywhere!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.75 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Lemon zest
- 0.25 cup Additional granulated sugar for rolling
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest until well combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
Scoop tablespoons of dough and roll them into balls with your hands.
Roll each dough ball in the additional granulated sugar to coat completely.
Place the sugar-coated dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Use the bottom of a glass to gently press down each dough ball to slightly flatten.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers are still soft.
Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy these Old Fashioned Lemon Sugar Cookies with a cup of tea or on their own for a sweet and tangy treat!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3493 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 154.8 g | 198% | |
| Saturated Fat | 93.6 g | 468% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 607 mg | 202% | |
| Sodium | 1769 mg | 77% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 495.5 g | 180% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.3 g | 33% | |
| Total Sugars | 261.4 g | ||
| Protein | 39.3 g | 79% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 122 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 15.0 mg | 83% | |
| Potassium | 489 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
