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Serine Milo

Lemon Sugar Cookies

Delightful lemon sugar cookies that are a fusion of sweet and tart, perfect for a refreshing treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry ingredients
  • 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
Wet ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest (freshly grated) for optimum flavor
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
Optional
  • to taste cups powdered sugar for dusting

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In another bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add the egg, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice to the butter mixture and mix until combined.
  5. Gradually fold in the flour mixture until just combined.
  6. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto ungreased baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until slightly golden around the edges.
  2. Remove from oven and let cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.
  3. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 70mgSugar: 8g

Notes

For thicker cookies, chill the dough for 15-30 minutes before baking. For a vegan version, substitute the egg with a flax egg and use vegan butter.

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