Homemade Lemon Sugar Cinnamon Cookies Recipe 🍪

 

Ingredients:  

- 2 cups all-purpose flour  

- 1 cup granulated sugar  

- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened  

- 1 large egg  

- Zest of 2 lemons  

- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon  

- 1 teaspoon baking powder  

- 1/4 teaspoon salt  

- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice  

- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract  

Directions:  

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking

sheet with parchment paper.  

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking

powder, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.  

3. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar

until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Add the egg,

lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract, and mix until

well combined.  

4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture,

stirring until a dough forms. If the dough is too sticky,

chill it in the refrigerator for 10 minutes.  

5. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the

prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches

apart. Flatten each slightly with the back of a spoon.  

6. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden

brown. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking

sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.  

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Baking Time: 12 minutes | Total

Time: 27 minutes  

Kcal: 90 kcal per serving | Servings: 24 cookies  

Tips:  

- For a citrusy twist, add orange zest along with the

lemon zest for a brighter flavor.  

- Substitute half the sugar with brown sugar to give the

cookies a caramel-like depth.  

- Enhance the taste by rolling the dough balls in

cinnamon sugar before baking for an extra crunchy

topping.