Name: Sugar Cookies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 16 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups flour; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 cup butter; 2 cups sugar; 2 large eggs; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 2 lemon zest

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Method

12 steps · 45 min

01
Sift Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, sift together the 4 cups flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon baking powder.
02
Cream Butter and Sugar
In a separate large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the 1 cup butter and 2 cups sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
03
Beat in Eggs
Beat in the 2 large eggs, one at a time, until fully incorporated.
04
Add Flour Mixture
Gradually add the sifted flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until everything is just combined and no dry streaks remain.
05
Stir in Lemon
Stir in the 2 teaspoons lemon juice and 2 lemon zest. The dough will smell bright and citrusy.
06
Chill Dough
Wrap the dough tightly in plastic wrap and chill it in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes. This makes it easier to roll.
07
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
08
Roll Dough
On a lightly floured surface, roll the chilled dough to about 1/4 inch thick. Try to keep the thickness even for consistent baking.
09
Cut Shapes
Use cookie cutters to cut the dough into your desired shapes.
10
Chill Cutouts
Carefully transfer the cut cookie shapes to ungreased baking sheets. Refrigerate them for another 15 minutes until they feel firm. This helps them hold their shape in the oven.
11
Bake Cookies
Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges just start to turn a light golden brown. The centers should still look pale.
12
Cool and Decorate
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely. Once cooled, they're ready for frosting, sprinkles, or whatever decorations you like.

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Nutrition

Per serving% reference intake

Nutrition per serving, with share of an adult's daily reference intake
Nutrient	Amount per serving	Share of reference intake
Energy	323kcal	16%
Fat	12g	17%
Carbohydrate	49g	19%
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The 14 regulated allergens3 present · 0 uncertain

Allergen status for this recipe, for each of the fourteen regulated allergens
Allergen	Status
Gluten	Contains
Milk	Contains
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Method

Sift Dry Ingredients

Cream Butter and Sugar

Beat in Eggs

Add Flour Mixture

Stir in Lemon

Chill Dough

Preheat Oven

Roll Dough

Cut Shapes

Chill Cutouts

Bake Cookies

Cool and Decorate

Nutrition

Allergens

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