Step-by-Step Instructions for Lemon Sugar Cookies

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 ¾ cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, ½ teaspoon of baking powder, and ¼ teaspoon of salt until well combined.
• In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup of softened unsalted butter and 1 ½ cups of white sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed for about 3-4 minutes until light and fluffy.
• Add 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, 1 tablespoon of lemon zest, and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice to the butter-sugar mixture. Beat on low speed until fully combined.
• Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
• Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, portion out the dough and roll each scoop into a ball, aiming for a size of 1-1.5 inches in diameter.
• Roll each cookie ball in the additional ½ cup of sugar until well-coated.
• Place the sugar-coated dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart, and bake for 8-10 minutes.
• Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.