Lemon Sugar Cookies Recipe Easy
These Soft and Chewy Lemon Sugar Cookies are a burst of sunshine in every bite, with a perfect chewy texture and a bright, zesty lemon glaze. After extensive testing, this Lemon Sugar Cookies Recipe has become my go-to for its foolproof method and incredible flavor. I’ve found that using real lemon juice and zest is the key to achieving that authentic, vibrant taste that makes these the best lemon cookies from scratch.
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Ingredients
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- Cookie Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 1 cup of granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 1/2 cups of unbleached flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- Glaze Ingredients:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 5 teaspoons lemon juice
- Drops of vanilla (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until combined.
- Add the egg, vanilla, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
- Stir in the flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda.
- Use a 1 tablespoon cookie scoop to create cookie dough balls and place them about 1.5" apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 7 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- While the cookies cool, make the glaze by combining the lemon juice to the powdered sugar and add a couple drops of vanilla.
- Mix well until smooth. Add a little extra lemon juice or water until you get your desired consistency.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cookies and let cool completely.
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