Description

Indulge your senses with these delightful Lemon Sugar Cinnamon Cookies, where zesty lemon meets warm cinnamon and sweet sugar. Perfect for any gathering or a cozy night in, these cookies are quick to prepare and pack a punch of flavor that will have everyone coming back for more. Bake them fresh and enjoy the heavenly aroma wafting through your kitchen!

Ingredients

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2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
Zest of 1 lemon
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 large egg (room temperature)
1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and lemon zest.
In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until fluffy.
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
Scoop tablespoon-sized balls onto parchment-lined baking sheets.
Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden; centers should remain soft.
Cool on wire racks before serving.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
Calories: 115
Sugar: 9g
Sodium: 90mg
Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 16g
Fiber: <1g
Protein: <1g
Cholesterol: 20mg

Keywords: For a twist, substitute lemon zest with orange or lime zest. Add chocolate chips for an extra flavor boost or sprinkle sea salt on top before baking. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature; reheat in the microwave for a few seconds if desired.