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Lemon Sugar Cookies

Soft and Chewy Lemon Sugar Cookies are the perfect balance of sweet and slightly tart.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Cookies
Servings: 20
Author: Melissa Stadler, Modern Honey

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Butter cold, cut into cubes
  • 2 cups Sugar
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 1 1/2 Tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 1 Tablespoon Lemon Zest may put more lemon zest for extra flavor
  • 3 cups Flour
  • 1 1/4 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • *may put in a drop of yellow food coloring for color

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar for 4 minutes until light and fluffy. Add eggs, vanilla, lemon juice, and lemon zest and stir to combine.
  • Stir in flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt and mix just until combined.
  • Drop dough onto light colored baking sheet.
  • Bake for 9-11 minutes. Sprinkle with sugar or white sparkling sugar.

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