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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
260 grams all-purpose flour (~2 cups)
100 grams sugar (~½ cup)
Zest of 1 lemon
Pinch of salt
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1 egg
50 ml vegetable oil (~3½ tablespoons)
25 ml milk (~1½ tablespoons)
8 grams baking powder (~2 teaspoons)
Extra sugar for coating
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Instructions
1. Prepare the Dough
In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, lemon zest, and salt.
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.
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Lightly flour your hands. Shape the dough into small balls.
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.
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Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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.
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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.
