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Lemon Sugar Cookies Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup (2 sticks) SALTED butter, softened
1 1/4 cup granulated sugar
3 egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
zest of 2 lemons
1 1/2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup granulated sugar, for rolling
Directions:
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350F degrees. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. Set aside.
Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and baking powder in a medium size bowl. Set aside.
In a large bowl, using an electric or stand mixer, cream together the butter, and granulated sugar until combined.
Add egg yolks, vanilla extract, lemon zest and lemon juice. Mix until combined.
Add flour mixture and mix until just combined. DO NOT OVERMIX!
Using a cookie scoop or ice cream scoop, scoop dough into balls about 2 Tablespoons each, roll in sugar and place onto prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 10-15 minutes or until tops of cookies start to crack. Let cool for 5 minutes on baking sheet before moving them to a wire rack. Let cool completely on wire rack.

 

 

 

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