Description
These Chewy Lemon Sugar Cookies are packed with zesty lemon flavor and buttery goodness. Perfect for a quick dessert or snack, they are simple to prepare and ideal for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups [284 g] all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 12 tablespoons [1 1/2 sticks or 170 g] unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups [300 g] granulated sugar, plus more for rolling
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest, from 2 to 3 lemons
- 3/4 teaspoon fine salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon extract
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F (180C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and baking soda together.
- In a stand mixer, beat the butter on medium speed until creamy, then add sugar, lemon zest, and salt, mixing until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, egg yolk, lemon extract, and vanilla extract, mixing on low speed until combined. Then incorporate the flour mixture.
- Roll the dough into 2 oz (57 g) balls and coat each in granulated sugar before placing them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them out.
- Bake one sheet at a time, for 10 minutes, then tap the pan lightly and bake an additional 1 to 2 minutes until edges are pale golden brown.
- Allow the cookies to cool on a wire rack after transferring them from the pan.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 to 3 days.
For an extra flavor boost, use fresh lemon juice along with zest.
Be sure to rotate the baking sheets during baking for even cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg