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Lemon Sugar Cookies

Welcome to a burst of sunshine in cookie form! If you’re a fan of sweet treats with a twist of zest, our Lemon Sugar Cookies are sure to brighten your day and your taste buds. These delightful cookies combine the sweet, comforting base of a classic sugar cookie with a vibrant kick of fresh lemon, both in the dough and in the creamy frosting. Ideal for any season, they promise to bring a bit of summer into your kitchen, no matter the weather outside.

Ingredients

  • For the Cookies:

  • 3/4 cup butter, softened

  • 1 cup sugar

  • 2 eggs

  • 1 1/2 tsp lemon juice

  • 1 Tbsp lemon zest

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • 1/2 tsp salt

  • For the Lemon Frosting:

  • 1/2 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

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

  2. Beat in eggs, lemon juice, and lemon zest until well combined. Gradually mix in the flour, baking powder, and salt.

  3. Roll the dough into tablespoon-sized balls and place on lightly greased cookie sheets. Flatten each ball with the bottom of a glass dipped in sugar.

  4. Bake for 9-10 minutes, or until the bottoms are barely light brown. Let the cookies sit on the pan for 3-4 minutes before transferring them to cooling racks.

  5. Once the cookies are completely cool, prepare the frosting by beating together butter, powdered sugar, salt, lemon zest, and lemon juice until creamy. Adjust the consistency with milk if needed.

  6. Frost the cooled cookies and enjoy!

Notes

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: Makes about 24 cookies
Calories per serving: 198 kcal

  • Author: niold.com