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Classic Lemon Sugar Cookies
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Classic Lemon Sugar Cookies Recipe

Classic Lemon Sugar Cookies are soft, buttery, and bursting with fresh citrus flavor.Perfectly chewy on the inside with slightly crisp edges for a balanced texture.Ideal for tea time, holiday platters, or everyday sweet cravings.Easy to make with simple pantry ingredients and ready in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 130
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • All-purpose flour – 2 cups
  • Baking soda – ½ tsp
  • Salt – ¼ tsp
  • Unsalted butter softened – ½ cup
  • Granulated sugar – ¾ cup
  • Egg – 1
  • Fresh lemon juice – 2 tbsp
  • Lemon zest – 1 tbsp
  • Vanilla extract – 1 tsp
  • Extra sugar for rolling – 2 tbsp

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in egg, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
  6. Roll dough into small balls and coat lightly in sugar.
  7. Place on baking tray and flatten slightly.
  8. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  9. Cool on a wire rack before serving.

Notes

  • Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
  • Do not overbake to keep cookies soft.
  • Chill the dough for 15 minutes if it feels sticky.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

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