Description
Delicious lemon sugar cookies with a crispy edge and soft center, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom (optional)
- Zest of 3 lemons
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 egg plus 1 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250°F. Spread lemon zest on a lined baking sheet and bake for 8–10 minutes until lightly golden and fragrant. Let cool, then mix with 1 cup granulated sugar.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Continue cooking until browned with a nutty smell (about 5–7 minutes). Let cool for 10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the browned butter, brown sugar, lemon sugar, lemon juice, egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add flour, baking soda, salt, and cardamom. Mix just until combined.
- Cover and chill dough for 1 hour (or overnight).
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix the rolling sugar and lemon zest in a small bowl.
- Scoop about 1 1/2 tablespoons of dough and roll into balls. Roll in lemon sugar and place 2 inches apart on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden and centers are soft.
- Cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack.
Notes
- For best results, chill the dough overnight.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg