Description
Delight in these zesty lemon sugar cookies, featuring a crispy exterior and a soft, buttery center that melts in your mouth. Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) for even baking.
- Prepare Your Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy and light in color (about two minutes).
- Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in the egg, lemon zest, and fresh lemon juice until fully incorporated.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture while mixing at low speed until just combined.
- Shape Cookies: Scoop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about two inches apart.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges but still soft in the center.
- Cool and Dust: Transfer cookies to wire racks to cool completely before dusting with powdered sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: For a tropical twist, substitute lemons with limes. Add poppy seeds for an extra crunch or drizzle melted chocolate on top for indulgence.