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Easy Lemon Sugar Cookies

If you love a classic sugar cookie with a bright citrusy twist, these Easy Lemon Sugar Cookies are for you. Soft, chewy and bursting with fresh lemon flavor, they are the kind of cookie that feels perfect year-round.
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Course: Cookie, Cookies
Cuisine: Cookies, Dessert
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 20
Calories: 127kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ Cup All Purpose Flour
  • ½ Teaspoon Baking Soda
  • ¼ Teaspoon Salt
  • ½ Cup Unsalted Butter Melted
  • ½ Cup Granulated Sugar
  • ¼ Cup Light Brown Sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons Lemon Zest
  • 1 Egg

Lemon Sugar

  • ½ Cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon Lemon Zest

Instructions

Lemon Sugar

  • Combine the granulated sugar and lemon zest and mix until combined; set aside until ready to use

Lemon Sugar Cookies

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and prepare a sheet pan with parchment paper
  • In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking soda and salt; set aside
  • In a small mixing bowl with paddle attachment combine the melted butter, granulated sugar, light brown sugar and lemon zest; mix until combined and creamy
  • Add the egg to the butter mixture and mix until fully combined
  • Slowly add the dry ingredients into the butter and sugar mixture and beat on medium speed until smooth and fully comes together
  • Using a 2 tablespoon scoop or spoon, scoop the batter and gently roll to a ball
  • Roll each of the cookie dough balls in the Lemon Sugar and then place on the prepared sheet pan about 3 inches apart
  • Place the sheet pan in the preheated oven for 10-11 minutes (cookies will still be very light in color…do not overbake)
  • Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool completely
  • Store in an airtight container for 3-4 days or freeze if you are not eating immediately

Nutrition

Serving: 1Cookie | Calories: 127kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 61mg | Potassium: 20mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 154IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1mg
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