Description
Bring a bright, zesty touch to your holiday cookie platter with these Lemon Sugar Cookies! Soft and buttery with a tangy lemon glaze, these cookies are perfect for adding a refreshing citrus flavor to the cozy warmth of Christmas treats. Decorate with a sprinkle of lemon zest or a dusting of powdered sugar for a festive look!
Ingredients
Scale
Cookies:
- ¾ cup butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1½ tsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
Lemon Frosting:
- ½ cup butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 dash salt
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1–2 tbsp milk, if needed
Instructions
- Make the Cookies:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth. Add flour, baking powder, and salt, mixing until well combined. - Shape and Bake:
Roll dough into tablespoon-sized balls and place on lightly greased cookie sheets. Flatten each ball with a glass dipped in sugar. Bake for 9-10 minutes or until the bottoms are barely light brown. Let the cookies rest on the pan for 3-4 minutes, then transfer to cooling racks. - Prepare the Frosting:
Beat together butter, powdered sugar, salt, lemon zest, and lemon juice until creamy. Add milk, 1 tbsp at a time, if needed to reach desired consistency. - Frost the Cookies:
Once the cookies are completely cooled, frost them generously with lemon frosting. Add a sprinkle of lemon zest or powdered sugar on top for an extra festive touch.
Notes
These bright, lemony sugar cookies will add a delightful burst of flavor to your Christmas dessert table. Enjoy!