Description
Lemon Sugar Cookies are soft, chewy treats with a refreshing lemon flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 stick unsalted butter, softened (½ cup)
- 1⅓ cups all-purpose flour (167 g)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar (160 g)
- 1 Tbsp brown sugar (18 g)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 large egg yolk, room temperature
- 2–3 Tbsp lemon zest
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ cup granulated sugar, for coating (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In a medium bowl, cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
- Add the egg yolk, lemon zest, and vanilla. Beat until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
- Roll dough into 1½-inch balls. Roll in sugar if using.
- Place cookies about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 9–11 minutes, until set but still soft.
- Let cool before serving. Store in an airtight container or freeze.
Notes
- Flour measuring matters: Stir and aerate flour, then spoon and level.
- If doubling: 334 g flour, 320 g sugar, 36 g brown sugar.
- If tripling: 501 g flour, 480 g sugar, 54 g brown sugar.
- Properly softened butter should be cool (about 65–67°F).
- Make sure baking soda and baking powder are fresh.
- Do not overbake; cookies will firm up as they cool.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 154 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 107 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 29 mg
Keywords: Lemon Sugar Cookies, Cookies, Dessert, Baking