Ingredients
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- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- Large decorating sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream the butter with granulated and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in corn syrup, egg, vanilla extract, and lemon extract until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture without over-mixing.
- Scoop and roll dough into balls, then coat in large decorating sugar.
- Space dough balls on the cookie sheet and bake for about 10 minutes until edges are golden.
- Cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
Ensure butter is at room temperature for optimal creaming.
If dough is too soft, chill for 20 minutes before rolling.
For variety, you can add chocolate chips or substitute almond extract for lemon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9
- Sodium: 80
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 2
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 20