Lemon Sugar Cookies
These lemon sugar cookies are soft, sweet, and tangy with a refreshing lemon flavor.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup butter softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, sugar, and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Mix in the lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For extra lemon flavor, add an additional teaspoon of lemon zest to the dough.