Lemon Sugar Cookies Recipe

1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature

1 ½ cups granulated sugar

3 tbsp lemon zest

2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

1 large egg

3 cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking soda

¼ tsp salt

¼ cup sugar (for rolling)

Beat butter, sugar, and lemon zest with a mixer for 1-2 minutes.

Add lemon juice and egg, mix well.

Gradually add flour, baking soda, and salt, mix by hand until combined.

Refrigerate dough for 30-60 minutes.

Preheat oven to 350ºF. Roll dough balls in sugar.

Bake on a lined sheet for 11-13 minutes.

Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack.