Lemon Sugar Cookie Recipe

unsalted butter – adds flavor and and tender texture
granulated sugar – adds sweetness, flavor and encourages browning
lemon zest and lemon juice – adds that fresh lemon flavor
egg – binds the cookies together by providing structure
all purpose flour – flour is necessary to build structure in cookies
baking soda – helps to leaven and lift the dough, affects browning and flavor
salt – enhances the other flavors in the cookies
WHERE’S THE EXTRACT?
You can add in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. If you’d like a more intense lemon flavor (hello lemon lovers) add 1 teaspoon lemon extract.

Lemon Cookie Recipe Variations
I have made these cookies multiple times with King Arthur’s Gluten Free Measure for Measure Flour with great success.

How to Make Lemon Cookies
Cream together. In a large bowl or bowl of a stand mixer, cream the butter, granulated sugar and lemon zest together on medium speed.