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Soft and Chewy Lemon Sugar Cookies

Delight in these Soft and Chewy Lemon Sugar Cookies, bursting with zesty lemon flavor and a soft, pillow-like texture that melts in your mouth.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Use high-quality for best flavor.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice Use fresh for best flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest Use fresh for best flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar For glaze.
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice For glaze.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
  3. In another bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  4. Add the egg, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, mixing well until fully incorporated.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  6. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and place them onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Baking
  1. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers remain soft.
  2. For the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth.
  3. Drizzle over the cooled cookies.

Notes

Serve your cookies on a colorful platter and pair them with lemonade or tea. Perfect for gatherings or as a sweet treat at home.