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Lemon Sugar Cookies Recipe: Best Soft Easy Cookies

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Lemon Sugar Cookies are soft buttery cookies bursting with fresh lemon flavor and coated in sparkling sugar. Perfect for holidays, parties, gifts, spring baking, and everyday treats.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup extra sugar for rolling

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together.
  3. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add egg, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
  5. Mix in dry ingredients until dough forms.
  6. Roll dough into balls and coat in sugar.
  7. Place on lined baking sheets with spacing between cookies.
  8. Bake 9 to 11 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  9. Cool briefly on pan, then transfer to rack.

Notes

  • Use fresh lemon juice and zest for best flavor.
  • Do not overbake for soft cookies.
  • Chill dough if sticky before rolling.
  • Store airtight up to 5 days.
  • Freeze baked cookies up to 2 months.
  • Add lemon glaze for extra citrus flavor.

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