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Zesty Lemon Sugar Cookies: Your New Favorite Summer Treat!

Brighten your summer with these Zesty Lemon Sugar Cookies! Soft, chewy, and bursting with fresh lemon flavor, they’re the ultimate treat for warm, sunny days.
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Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper

Ingredients
  

  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Zest of 2 lemons
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar for rolling

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the Oven:
  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Mix the Dry Ingredients:
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  • Cream the Butter and Sugar:
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
  • Add the Wet Ingredients:
  • Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice until well combined.
  • Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
  • Shape and Roll:
  • Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls.
  • Roll each ball in the additional granulated sugar to coat.
  • Bake the Cookies:
  • Place the dough balls 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers look slightly underbaked.
  • Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
  • Serve and Enjoy:
  • Serve the cookies slightly warm or at room temperature for the best flavor.