Sparkling Sugar And Lemon Cookies
These delicate, buttery cookies are bursting with bright lemon flavor and coated in a crisp, sparkling sugar crust. They're perfect for tea time, gifting, or as a light, zesty dessert.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon zest finely grated (about 2 large lemons)
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup sparkling sugar or coarse sugar for rolling
Notes
Storage: Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. Make-ahead: Dough can be rolled into balls, coated in sugar, and frozen on a baking sheet. Transfer to a freezer bag once solid and bake from frozen, adding 1-2 minutes to the bake time. Variations: Add 1/2 tsp poppy seeds to the dough, or substitute the lemon with orange zest and juice. For softer cookies, bake for the minimum time.