Lemon Sugar Cookies

August 17, 2021 Author: Rachel

Recipe adapted from Modern Honey.

Ingredients:

  • 1 c. cold butter, cut into cubes
  • 2 c. sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 3 lemons, zested
  • 1 1/2 TBSP lemon juice
  • 3 c. flour
  • 1 1/4 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • Sparkling crunchy sugar

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350*.
  2. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar for 4 minutes until light and fluffy. Add eggs, vanilla, lemon juice, and lemon zest and stir to combine.
  3. Stir in flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt and mix just until combined.
  4. Drop dough onto light colored baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 11 minutes. Sprinkle with sparkling sugar.

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