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Lemon Sugar Cookies Recipe!

Lemon Sugar Cookies Recipe!

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Delight in this easy Lemon Sugar Cookies Recipe! Soft and chewy from scratch with vibrant flavors—bake yours today!

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and lemon zest until well combined.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently until just combined.
  6. Use a cookie scoop to form balls of dough and place them on the prepared baking sheet with space between each.
  7. Bake for about 7 minutes or until edges are lightly golden while centers remain soft.
  8. Allow cookies to cool on the tray for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.

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