Lemon Sugar Cookies

Lemon Sugar Cookies

sweet yet zingy!

Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 21m
Cook Time: 9m
Total Time: 30m
Temp.: 350 °F
Servings: 24
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (6 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

101
Calories
4g
Fat
15g
Carbohydrates
1g
Protein
17mg
Cholesterol
37mg
Sodium
Lemon Sugar Cookies

Recipe Description

These Lemon Sugar Cookies are not only quick and simple to make, they taste absolutely delicious too! I love lemon flavored anything – from cakes to cookies and this recipe does not disappoint! Sweet, yet zingy with citrus flavor you won’t be able to stop eating these!

Start by creaming butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add egg, vanilla, lemon extract and zest. Scrape the sides and mix again. Stir in the dry ingredients until just combined. Scoop onto prepared sheets and use a cup dipped in sugar to flatten the cookies. Bake in the oven and once cooked, transfer to a wire rack to cool. Make a glaze by stirring powdered sugar and lemon juice together until smooth. Drizzle the lemon glaze over the top of each cookie and wait for it to dry before devouring!

To make Lemon Sugar Cookies, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Lemon Sugar Cookies

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Steps to make

  1. 1

    Heat oven and prepare baking sheet

    5 min
    Step 1 - Lemon Sugar Cookies

    Preheat the oven to 350 °F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.

  2. 2

    Cream sugar and butter

    3 min
    Step 2 - Lemon Sugar Cookies

    Place ½ a cup of butter and ½ a cup of sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer. Beat until light and fluffy.

  3. 3

    Add egg, vanilla, lemon extract, and lemon zest

    3 min
    Step 3 - Lemon Sugar Cookies

    Add 1 egg, 1 teaspoon of vanilla, ½ a teaspoon of lemon extract, and the zest of 1 lemon. Scrape the sides and mix again.

  4. 4

    Add dry ingredients

    5 min
    Step 4 - Lemon Sugar CookiesStep 4 - Lemon Sugar Cookies

    Mix in 1 teaspoon of baking powder and 1½ cups of all purpose flour until just combined.

  5. 5

    Place cookie mixture on baking sheet

    10 min
    Step 5 - Lemon Sugar Cookies

    Scoop the mixture onto the prepared baking sheets and use the bottom of a cup dipped in the remaining 2 tablespoons sugar to flatten the cookies slightly.

  6. 6

    Bake

    9 min
    Step 6 - Lemon Sugar Cookies

    Bake in the oven for 8-9 minutes.

  7. 7

    Cool

    10 min
    Step 7 - Lemon Sugar Cookies

    Leave to cool on the baking sheet for around 2 minutes before transferring the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.

  8. 8

    Make lemon glaze

    10 min
    Step 8 - Lemon Sugar CookiesStep 8 - Lemon Sugar Cookies

    Stir together 1 cup of powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice until completely smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cookies.

  9. 9

    Serve

    Step 9 - Lemon Sugar Cookies

    Serve once the glaze has dried.

These Lemon Sugar Cookies are a delicious sweet yet citrusy treat to have with your morning coffee. Make a batch soon to try them! Make sure you tag #CookeMeRecipes in your Insta pics.

About the author

Jelena Mardere

Jelena is an interior designer and young mom! As a busy working mom, her time is precious so she’s always looking for a quick and efficient way to get things done. Jelena is very creative, but has a strong practical side. She loves trying new things and travels a lot, especially around Europe. The kitchen is Jelena’s safe space, where she can let her creative side out and dedicate herself to her favorite hobby - cooking!

Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (6 reviews)
Zoe
May 14, 2024
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So easy, delicious! I made these for my husband’s surprise party, and they were a hit! The tangy lemon flavor is just perfect. Will definitely bake again!

Amy
January 2, 2023
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Simply the best!

Athina
December 16, 2022
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In reply to Jean Clark:
Hi, Jean Clark! Thank you for paying attention to our recipe!
This Lemon Sugar Cookie recipe makes 24 cookies.

Jean Clark
December 16, 2022
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How many cookies do these lemon sugar cookies make ?

Ulysses
September 13, 2022
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Exceptional

Athina
April 27, 2021
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Delicious cookies!

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