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Irresistibly Soft Lemon Sugar Cookies That Will Brighten Your Day

These Lemon Sugar Cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with bright lemon flavor, perfect for any occasion.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword Baking, Cookies, Dessert, lemon, Lemon Sugar Cookies
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 32 minutes
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 100kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Wire rack

Ingredients

For the Cookies

  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour spoon and leveled for accuracy
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder acts as a leavening agent
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda enhances browning
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt balances sweetness
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter at room temperature
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar sweetens the cookies
  • 1 large Large Egg room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest fresh for best flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice preferably fresh
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract balances the flavors

For the Glaze

  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice for the glaze

Instructions

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • In a large bowl, beat the room temperature unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the large egg, lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and blend until combined.
  • Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low until just incorporated.
  • Cover the dough and chill it in the refrigerator for at least 60 minutes.
  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Roll the chilled dough into 1-tablespoon-sized balls and space them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
  • Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
  • Whisk together powdered sugar and fresh lemon juice until smooth and drizzle over the cooled cookies.

Notes

These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days at room temperature or refrigerated for up to a week.