Chewy Citrus Sugar Cookies
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Soft, chewy bakery-style sugar cookies brightened with fresh citrus zest and juice. The recipe is citrus-forward without warm spices, and can be varied with rosemary or thyme.
- Time
- 32 minutes
- Equipment
- Oven
- Good for
- Snacks
- Cuisine
- American
- Contains
- Gluten, dairy, eggs, and alcohol
- Diet
- Vegetarian
Diet and allergen details are read from the ingredient names and are not certified.
Ingredients
- 50 g
- 30 g
- 5 g
Weights are estimates. Together, the ingredients weigh about 860 g before cooking, which is about 55 g per serving.
Steps
Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and preheat it to 350°F (180 °C) (175°C (350 °F)). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and kosher salt until evenly combined. Set the dry mixture aside.
Place the softened butter and granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 to 3 minutes, until pale, fluffy, and creamy.
Add the egg, citrus zest, citrus juice, and vanilla. Beat until smooth and fully incorporated, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture in two additions. Mix on low speed just until no dry streaks remain; do not overmix. If using rosemary or thyme, fold it in now.
Scoop the dough into approximately 16 portions, about 2 tablespoons each, and roll each portion into a ball. Roll the dough balls in a little granulated sugar and arrange them on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches (5 cm) between cookies.
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, rotating the baking sheets halfway through, until the edges are set and lightly golden while the centers still look soft and slightly underbaked.
Leave the cookies on the baking sheets for 5 minutes so they can finish setting. Transfer them to a wire rack and cool completely before serving.
Notes
The source page was paywalled and exposed only the title and a short description, so the quantities and method are a reconstruction rather than a verified transcription. For the intended chewy texture, avoid overbaking; the centers should remain soft when the cookies come out of the oven. Store airtight at room temperature for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
These are estimates per serving, worked out from the ingredients.
- Calories
- 232
- Protein
- 2 g
- Carbs
- 29 g
- Fat
- 12 g
- Fiber
- 1 g
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