Lemon Sugar Cookies
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Lemon extract and zest brighten these sugar cookies with a burst of citrus. Use both for the most intense lemon flavor. The detailed recipe with air frying instructions is included.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon lemon extract (or 1/2 teaspoon extract + zest of 1 lemon)
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
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Steps
- 01Beat butter and sugar until fluffy.
- 02Add egg and lemon extract (and zest if using). Mix until combined.
- 03Add flour, baking powder, salt. Mix until smooth dough forms.
- 04Roll into 1-inch balls. Flatten slightly.
- 05Ready for the air fryer.
- 06Optional: drizzle with a simple lemon glaze (powdered sugar + lemon juice) after cooling.
Lemon extract is more potent than vanilla, so 1 teaspoon is plenty. If you're using zest instead, you need the zest of a whole lemon to get the same punch. Both together gives the strongest lemon flavor.
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How to Air Fry It
- 01Preheat the air fryer to 325°F (165°C) and place a perforated parchment liner in the basket.
- 02Place store-bought ready-to-bake sugar cookie dough rounds onto the liner, spacing them evenly apart.
- 03Air fry at 325°F (165°C) for 8 minutes until the edges just start to turn golden brown.
- 04Leave the cookies in the basket for 3 minutes to set up, as they will be very soft when the cooking time finishes.
- 05Carefully remove with a spatula and let cool completely before frosting or eating.
Recipe Notes
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Meal Prep
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 5 days. Reheat at 300°F (150°C) for 2 minutes to refresh. Also freeze well for 2 months.
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