Soft Lemon Sugar Cookies – Easy, Fragrant & Delicious!

These lemon-scented sugar cookies are incredibly soft, subtly sweet, and melt-in-your-mouth tender. Best of all? They require just a handful of ingredients and zero fuss — perfect for a quick bake any day of the week.

Ingredients

• 260 grams all-purpose flour (~2 cups)

• 100 grams sugar (~½ cup)

• Zest of 1 lemon

• Pinch of salt

• 1 egg

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• 50 ml vegetable oil (~3½ tablespoons)

• 25 ml milk (~1½ tablespoons)

• 8 grams baking powder (~2 teaspoons)

• Extra sugar for coating

Instructions

1. Prepare the Dough

• In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, lemon zest, and salt.

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• Add the egg, oil, and milk. Mix well until a soft dough forms.

• Stir in the baking powder and combine until evenly distributed.

2. Shape the Cookies

• Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).

• Line a baking tray with parchment paper.

• Lightly flour your hands. Shape the dough into small balls.

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• Roll each ball in sugar and place on the baking tray with space between them.

• Press gently with the back of a spoon to slightly flatten into cookie shape.

3. Bake

• Bake in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.

4. Cool & Serve

• Let cookies cool on the baking tray for a few minutes.

• Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

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Time & Servings

• Prep Time: 10 minutes

• Bake Time: 12–15 minutes

• Total Time: ~25 minutes

• Yield: 20–24 cookies

Tips & Variations

• Swap lemon zest for orange zest for a citrus twist.

• For crunchier cookies, bake a few minutes longer.

• Add a dash of vanilla extract or a pinch of cinnamon for a flavor boost.

FAQs

Can I use butter instead of oil?
Yes, but oil keeps these cookies especially soft.

How do I store them?
Store in an airtight container at room temp for up to 5 days.

Can I freeze the dough?
Absolutely! Shape the dough into balls, freeze on a tray, then store in bags for up to 2 months.

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