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Lemon Sugar Cookies
5 from 92 votes

Lemon Sugar Cookies

These lemon sugar cookies feature a buttery dough infused with fresh lemon zest and juice, creating a bright citrus note balanced by sweetness. The dough is chilled before rolling out to develop flavor and control spread, then cut into rounds, sprinkled with lemon sugar, and baked until just set. An optional vanilla glaze can be drizzled for added sweetness and a smooth finish. The result is a delicate cookie with a tender bite and refreshing lemon flavor suitable for snack or dessert.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
7 mins
Chilling Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 17 mins
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 135 kcal
Course: Baked Goods
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour 268 grams, 1 tablespoon, at least 11% protein
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 pinch salt
  • lemon zest of ½ to 1 lemon
  • ⅔ cup butter 170 grams, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar (150 grams)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
*If you use unsalted butter then add 1/4 teaspoon salt.
Lemon Sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (50 grams)
  • 1/2 tablespoon lemon zest
Glaze
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar 62 grams, aka icing sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1-2 tablespoons milk or cream or lemon juice or a mixture

Instructions

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  1. In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt and zest. Set aside.
  2. In the stand up mixer using the flat beater cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the egg, vanilla and lemon juice and combine.
  3. Add the whisked flour mixture and combine. Move to a lightly floured flat surface and gently form into a ball. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
  4. Then roll the dough into 1/4 inch thick (or a little thicker if you wish) and cut with round cookie cutter or cutters of choice. Place the cookies on parchment paper lined cookie sheets and refrigerate for 15-20 minutes while the oven is pre-heating.
  5. Pre-heat oven 350F (180C).
  6. Sprinkle with plain or lemon sugar. Bake in pre-heated oven for about 7-9 minutes.
  7. Let cool on cookie sheets for approximately 2-3 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. Drizzle with glaze if desired. Enjoy!
LEMON SUGAR
  1. In a small bowl combine the sugar and zest by rubbing together.
GLAZE
  1. In a small bowl mix together until smooth, icing sugar, vanilla, cream, milk or lemon juice, should be quite thick. (if you want it thicker add more powdered sugar/icing sugar).

Notes

  • Store cooled cookies in an airtight container with parchment between layers to keep them fresh up to five days.
  • For longer storage, freeze completely cooled cookies in a freezer-safe container or bag for two to three months.

Nutrition Information

Calories 135kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 24mg (8%) Sodium 56mg (2%) Potassium 33mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 11g (22%) Vitamin A 190IU (4%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 12mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24 cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 135

% Daily Value*

Calories 135kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 19g 6%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 24mg 8%
Sodium 56mg 2%
Potassium 33mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 11g 22%
Vitamin A 190IU 4%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 12mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.