Lemon Sugar Cookies

By srumbel

Nothing beats the taste of lemon in the summer! These Lemon Sugar Cookies are sure to be a hit at any get together!
from sixsistersstuff.com

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter (softened)
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1 egg
• 2 1/4 cups of flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• zest of one large lemon
• juice of 1 large lemon
• 1/2 cup sugar for rolling

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cream together sugar and softened butter until smooth. Stir in egg and mix until blended. Mix in flour, baking powder, salt, vanilla, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Refrigerate dough for 20 minutes. Roll into one inch balls and roll in sugar. Place on baking sheet and press down slightly. Bake for 8 minutes or until slightly golden. Be careful not to overcook, they won't be as soft! Enjoy!