Ingredients for Crisp Lemon Sugar Cookies
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 tablespoon lemon extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
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How to Make Crisp Lemon Sugar Cookies
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, ½ cup shortening, and 1 ½ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in 2 large eggs, 2 tablespoons milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 tablespoon lemon extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt, and 1 tablespoon lemon zest.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls. Place balls 2 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheets.
- Flatten each ball with the bottom of a glass dipped in granulated sugar.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
- Remove cookies from oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
2 g
Sugar
20g
Fat
10g
Carbs
3g
