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lemon sugar cookies on a cooling rack
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5 from 1 vote

Lemon Sugar Cookies

Simple and delicious recipe for a lemony sweet treat!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time22 minutes
Servings: 36
Calories: 142kcal
Author: Sarah Alvord, Feeding Your Fam

Ingredients

  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup butter
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 4 cups flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350ºF. Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper
  • In a large stand mixer or mixing bowl cream together butter and sugar until smooth. Add in eggs and lemon juice and mix.
  • To the butter mixture add flour 1/2- 1 cup at a time until well combined. Add in the baking powder and salt and mix.
  • The dough should be soft and not sticky. Roll the dough into balls or use a scoop to place them on the cookie sheet. Flatten the balls with a fork. Top with thin lemon slices dipped in sugar if desired.
  • Bake for 10-15 minutes until firm and golden on the edges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 142kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Fat: 5.5g | Saturated Fat: 3.4g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 72mg | Sugar: 11g
Course: After School Snack, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Comfort Food, Dessert
Keyword: Lemon Sugar Cookies
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