Lemon Sugar Cookies

For some strange reason I seem to have an abundance of lemons in the house which need to be used up.

I know really I should make some lemonade (when life gives you lemons and all that) but I prefer cookies! so I thought id make some lemon flavoured sugar cookies. These are very easy to make and even easier to eat ;).

Ingredients-
Makes 12

• 150g granulated sugar
• 120g unsalted butter
• 1 egg
• zest and juice of 1 lemon
• 200g plain flour
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• pinch of salt
• A few tbsp of granulated sugar (to roll them in)

Preheat your oven to 180c, and line two baking trays.

In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. Add in the egg, lemon zest and juice and mix until combined. Gradually add in the the dry ingredients, the dough will be quite sticky still.

Now take about a tablespoon at a time, and roll in the rest of the granulated sugar. Place a good distance apart on the baking trays as they will spread.

Now put in the oven for about 8-10 minutes. Once baked, leave to cool for 5 minutes then transfer to a cooling rack, to cool completely.