Soft and chewy classic snickerdoodle cookies with a delicious lemon flavor. These easy cookies are perfect to bake for a spring or summer themed dessert. Everyone will love the lemon flavor combined with the classic snickerdoodle cookie flavors.
The cookie dough is made similar to a classic sugar cookie dough, except that instead of vanilla extract, lemon juice is used instead. The cookie dough is rolled into balls, then each one is rolled into a mixture of granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. Place the cookies onto a large ungreased baking sheet at least 2-inches apart. Bake until the cookies are fully cooked through.
Lemon Snickerdoodle Cookies
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 F. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking soda. In a large bowl, combine butter with sugar until fluffy. Add in egg and lemon juice until smooth.
- Add in the flour mixture, mix until it is fully combined. In a shallow dish, combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. Roll the cookie dough into balls, then roll into the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Place the cookies onto a large ungreased baking sheet at least 2-inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes.
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