🍋 Lemon Sugar Cookies - soft, buttery cookies with a bright lemon flavor and a sugary crunch 🍋
**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
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 1 large lemon
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
**Directions:**
1. **Preheat the Oven:** Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
2. **Mix the Dry Ingredients:**
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. **Cream the Butter and Sugar:**
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and lemon zest until well combined.
4. **Combine the Wet and Dry Ingredients:**
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
5. **Shape the Cookies:**
- Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls.
- Roll each dough ball in the 1/4 cup of granulated sugar until fully coated.
- Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
6. **Bake:**
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. **Serve:**
- Enjoy these soft and tangy lemon sugar cookies with a cup of tea or as a refreshing treat any time of day!
**Prep Time:** 15 minutes | **Cooking Time:** 10-12 minutes | **Total Time:** 30 minutes | **Kcal:** 150 kcal per cookie | **Servings:** 24 cookies
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