Description
Delightful and comforting Soft Lemon Sugar Cookies topped with a tangy lemon frosting, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare ungreased baking sheets.
- Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a small bowl.
- Cream together the butter, sugar, and lemon zest in a large bowl until smooth and fluffy.
- Add the egg, lemon juice, and vanilla extract, beating until well blended.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, being careful not to overmix.
- Drop large spoonfuls of dough onto prepared pans, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden around the edges.
- Cool on wire racks before frosting.
- Mix powdered sugar and lemon juice for frosting and spread on cooled cookies.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days. You can freeze the cookies for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
