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Chewy Lemon Sugar Cookies

Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: lemon sugar cookies
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 9 minutes
Total Time: 34 minutes
Servings: 36
Calories: 127kcal
Sweet, rich and chewy cookies with a subtle lemon flavor.
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Ingredients

  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 2 zest of lemons 2-3 teaspoons
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar or sanding sugar, for rolling cookies

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350*F and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or Silpat type baking mats.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
  • Using an electric mixer, beat the butter until smooth. Add 1 1/2 cups sugar and blend until fully incorporated.
  • Add lemon zest, egg, vanilla and lemon juice and blend until fully combined.
  • While mixing on low, slowly pour in the bowl of dry ingredients. Mix just until all of the ingredients are fully incorporated.
  • Use a 2 Tablespoon sized cookie scoop to scoop dough. Roll balls of dough in a small bowl with sugar, then place about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake cookies 8-9 minutes or until cookies are set around the edges and slightly puffy. Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 3-4 minutes before moving to a cooling rack.

Notes

Roll the cookies in white or light yellow sanding sugar (versus granulated sugar) for a bit of extra sparkle. Sanding sugar is sold in most craft stores near the cake decorating items.

Nutrition

Calories: 127kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 71mg | Potassium: 13mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 164IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg