Chewy Lemon Sugar Cookies
These are soft, chewy sugar cookies with a bright lemon flavor from fresh zest and juice. The dough is rolled in sugar before baking, which gives the cookies a slightly crisp exterior.
Ingredients
Ingredients (~18 Cookies)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter 1 1/2 sticks, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar plus 1/4 cup for rolling
- 1 1/2 tbsp fresh lemon zest
- 1 1/2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Beat softened butter, 1 cup sugar, and lemon zest in large bowl until light and fluffy, 3-4 minutes.
- Beat in egg until combined, then mix in lemon juice and vanilla.
- Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Cover and chill dough for 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll dough into 1.5 tablespoon balls, coat in remaining sugar, and place 2 inches apart on baking sheet.
- Bake 10-13 minutes until edges are set and lightly golden.
- Cool on baking sheet 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
Notes
Cookies will continue firming up while cooling. Do not overbake.
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