Creating these Lemon Sugar Cookies is straightforward. Just follow these easy steps, and you’ll have a delectable batch in no time!

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper or lightly greasing them.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set this mixture aside.

3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together using an electric mixer for about 3-5 minutes until it’s light and fluffy.

4. Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in the egg, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until well combined.

5. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the butter mixture, stirring until just incorporated. Be careful not to overmix.

6. Form Cookies: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

7. Bake: Place the sheets in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow them to cool for about 5 minutes on the baking sheets before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

8. Dust with Powdered Sugar: If desired, once cooled, dust the cookies with powdered sugar for an added touch of sweetness.

And there you have it! Now, let’s discuss how to serve these delicious Lemon Sugar Cookies in the next section.