Description

Lemon Sugar Cookies offer a perfect balance of tangy lemon zest and sweet sugar, making them a delightful treat for any occasion. These soft and slightly chewy cookies are made with a simple batter featuring fresh lemon juice and zest, creating a refreshing citrus flavor that pairs wonderfully with a crispy sugar topping. Ideal for parties, afternoon tea, or as a sweet snack, these cookies are easy to prepare and bake to golden perfection.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

2 eggs
50 ml (3 tbsp.) lemon juice
30 ml (2 tbsp.) vegetable oil
120 ml (½ cup) milk (for dipping)

Dry Ingredients

60g (½ cup) sugar, plus extra for sprinkling
½ lemon (zest only)
1 teaspoon (5g) baking powder
210g (1 ⅔ cup) all-purpose flour
50g (¼ cup) cornstarch

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Instructions

Combine Wet Ingredients: Whisk the eggs with sugar, lemon zest, vegetable oil, and lemon juice until the mixture is smooth and well combined, ensuring the sugar begins to dissolve.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and baking powder to evenly distribute the leavening agent and prevent lumps.
Form the Dough: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture into the wet mixture, stirring gently and thoroughly until a uniform dough is formed without overmixing.
Chill the Dough: Cover and refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes to firm it up, which eases handling and shapes the cookies better during baking.
Preheat the Oven: Set the oven to 180°C (350°F) to reach the optimal baking temperature by the time the dough is ready.
Shape the Cookies: Remove chilled dough from the refrigerator, cut into pieces, roll each piece into a smooth ball, and place them spaced apart on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 15 minutes or until the cookies turn lightly golden around the edges, signaling they are cooked through but still tender.
Milk Dip and Sugar Topping: Allow the cookies to cool slightly, then dip each one briefly into milk and immediately sprinkle with sugar to create a sweet, lightly crunchy topping that enhances the lemon flavor.

Notes

Use fresh lemon juice and zest for the best bright citrus flavor.
Refrigerating the dough is essential for maintaining the shape of the cookies during baking.
Dipping the cookies in milk before sprinkling sugar adds moisture and helps the sugar adhere better.
You can substitute vegetable oil with melted butter for a richer flavor, but it may slightly change the texture.
Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh for up to 5 days.