Name: Lemon Sugar Cookies
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 20
Ingredients: 1 cup cold Butter (cubed); 2 cups Sugar; 2 Eggs; 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract; 1 1/2 Tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice; 1 Tablespoon Lemon Zest (add more for an extra burst of flavor); 3 cups All-Purpose Flour; 1 1/4 teaspoons Baking Powder; 1/4 teaspoon Baking Soda; 1/2 teaspoon Salt; *Optional: a drop of yellow food coloring for a vibrant touch

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup cold Butter (cubed)
2 cups Sugar
2 Eggs
1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
1 1/2 Tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice
1 Tablespoon Lemon Zest (add more for an extra burst of flavor)
3 cups All-Purpose Flour
1 1/4 teaspoons Baking Powder
1/4 teaspoon Baking Soda
1/2 teaspoon Salt
*Optional: a drop of yellow food coloring for a vibrant touch

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
In a big bowl, beat the cold butter and sugar until fluffy (about 4 minutes). Add eggs, vanilla, lemon juice, and lemon zest; mix well.
Stir in the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix until just combined.
Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a light-colored baking sheet.
Bake for 9-11 minutes. Once done, you can sprinkle some sugar or white sparkling sugar on top for an extra sweet touch.