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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
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260 grams all-purpose flour (~2 cups)
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100 grams sugar (~½ cup)
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Zest of 1 lemon
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Pinch of salt
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1 egg
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50 ml vegetable oil (~3½ tablespoons)
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25 ml milk (~1½ tablespoons)
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8 grams baking powder (~2 teaspoons)
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Extra sugar for coating
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Instructions
1. Prepare the Dough
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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.
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Stir in the baking powder and combine until evenly distributed.
2. Shape the Cookies
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Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
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Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
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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.
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Press gently with the back of a spoon to slightly flatten into cookie shape.
3. Bake
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Bake in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
4. Cool & Serve
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Let cookies cool on the baking tray for a few minutes.
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Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Time & Servings
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
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Bake Time: 12–15 minutes
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Total Time: ~25 minutes
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Yield: 20–24 cookies
Tips & Variations
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Swap lemon zest for orange zest for a citrus twist.
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For crunchier cookies, bake a few minutes longer.
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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.
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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.
