Lemon Sugar Cookies
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5.0
138 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Chilling Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 17 mins
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Servings
24 cookies
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Calories
135 kcal
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Course
Baked Goods
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Cuisine
American
Lemon Sugar Cookies
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It's not the holidays without Sugar Cookies and these Lemon Cut-Out Cookies are perfect for your holiday dessert tray.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups + 1 tablespoon all purpose flour (at least 11% protein) (268 grams)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
- zest of ½-1 lemon
- ⅔ cup + 1½ tablespoons butter (softened)* (170 grams)
- 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 / icing sugar (62 grams)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1-2 tablespoons milk / cream or lemon juice (or a mixture)
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Instructions
- In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt and zest. Set aside.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Pre-heat oven 350F (180C).
- Sprinkle with plain or lemon sugar. Bake in pre-heated oven for about 7-9 minutes.
- 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
- In a small bowl combine the sugar and zest by rubbing together.
GLAZE
- 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
- The cooled cookies should be stored in an airtight container, separated by parchment paper. They should be kept in a cool dry area and will last up to five days.
- They can also be frozen, make sure they are completely cooled and place in a freezer safe bag or container. They will keep up to two to three months in the freezer if properly stored.
Nutrition Information
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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: 24cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 135 kcal
% 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.
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