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Lemon Sugar Cookies

It's not the holidays without Sugar Cookies and these Lemon Cut-Out Cookies are perfect for your holiday dessert tray.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 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 + 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)

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

  • 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

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

% 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.