Chewy Lemon Sugar Cookies

Ingredients

• 10.5 cup unsalted butter(113g)
• 21.33 cup all-purpose flour(167g)
• 30.75 cup granulated sugar(150g)
• 41 tablespoon brown sugar(13g)
• 51 teaspoon vanilla extract(4g)
• 61 egg yolk(18g)
• 72.5 tablespoon lemon zest(5g)
• 80.25 teaspoon baking soda(1g)
• 90.5 teaspoon baking powder(2g)
• 100.25 teaspoon salt(1.5g)
• 110.25 cup granulated sugar (for coating, optional)(50g)

Instructions

1. 1Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. 2In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. 3Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
4. 4Stir in the lemon zest.
5. 5In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
6. 6Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
7. 7Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls.
8. 8Roll each dough ball in the optional coating sugar, if desired.
9. 9Place dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
10. 10Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers look slightly underbaked.
11. 11Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.