Description
Delightful lemon sugar cookies bring zesty sunshine to classic dessert traditions, offering a perfect balance of tangy citrus and sweet comfort. Crumbly, buttery edges and bright flavor make these cookies an irresistible treat you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Leavening and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Pulverize softened butter and granulated sugar in a spacious mixing vessel until the mixture transforms into a pillowy, aerated consistency.
- Incorporate egg, fragrant lemon zest, and tangy lemon juice, blending thoroughly until the ingredients integrate seamlessly.
- In a separate container, sift and intermingle flour, leavening agents, and salt. Gently fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring minimally to prevent overworking the dough.
- Encase the dough in plastic membrane and refrigerate for approximately 60 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and texture to firm.
- Calibrate oven to 350°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal cookie release.
- Extract chilled dough and form into uniform spheres, positioning them at strategic intervals on prepared surface. Delicately compress each globe using glass bottom or palm, creating gentle disk shapes.
- Transfer to preheated oven, baking for 10-12 minutes until edges acquire a gentle golden hue and surfaces maintain a tender disposition.
- For optional embellishment, whisk powdered sugar with lemon essence until achieving a silky, pourable glaze.
- Allow cookies to rest momentarily on baking sheet before transitioning to cooling rack, permitting complete temperature stabilization and texture refinement.
Notes
- Chill the dough thoroughly to prevent spreading and maintain the cookie’s shape during baking.
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth and even mixing of the dough.
- Adjust lemon intensity by adding more zest for a stronger citrus flavor or reducing for a subtle hint.
- For gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 178 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 115 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 0.4 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 22 mg