Lemon Sugar Cookies Recipe
These Lemon Sugar Cookies are easy to make and full of flavor. They are the perfect spring or summer dessert. They are so light and refreshing, and unbelievably easy to make.
Serving36 people
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1½ cups sugar
- 1 egg
- 2½ cups flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 lemon, zested
- 1 lemon, juiced
- ½ cup sugar, for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Cream together butter and sugar until smooth.
- Stir in egg and mix until blended.
- Mix in flour, baking powder, salt, vanilla, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Refrigerate dough for 20 minutes.
- Roll into one inch balls and roll in sugar.
- Place on baking sheet and press down slightly.
- Bake for 8 minutes or until slightly golden. Be careful not to overcook, they won't be as soft!
Nutrition
Calories: 124 kcal · Carbohydrates: 18 g · Protein: 1 g · Fat: 5 g · Saturated Fat: 3 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 18 mg · Sodium: 85 mg · Potassium: 21 mg · Fiber: 1 g · Sugar: 11 g · Vitamin A: 165 IU · Vitamin C: 3 mg · Calcium: 8 mg · Iron: 1 mg