Big Soft Flavorful Sugar Cookies Recipe

Name: Big Soft Flavorful Sugar Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar; 1/4 cup packed light-brown sugar; 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest, plus; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks); 2 large eggs; sanding sugar, for sprinkling

Servings: persons

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
1/4 cup packed light-brown sugar
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest, plus
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks)
2 large eggs
sanding sugar, for sprinkling

1
Directions.
2
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Sift flour, baking soda, and salt into a bowl; set aside.
3
Put sugars and lemon zest in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix on medium speed 30 seconds. Add butter; mix until pale and fluffy, about 1 minute. Mix in eggs, 1 at a time, and then the lemon juice. Reduce speed; gradually add flour mixture, and mix until just combined.
4
Scoop dough using a 2-inch ice cream scoop; space cookies 2 inches apart on parchment-lined baking sheets. Flatten cookies slightly with a spatula. Sprinkle tops with sanding sugar, then lightly brush with a wet pastry brush; sprinkle with more sanding sugar.
5
Bake cookies until golden, about 15 minutes. Let cool on sheets on wire racks for 5 minutes. Transfer cookies to racks using a spatula; let cool completely. Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days.

1199

kcal

Calories

Fat

171

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar, and more.

Yes, Big Soft Flavorful Sugar Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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