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A zesty twist on a classic sugar cookie! Perfect for summer or any time you’re craving a tangy sweet treat! These lemon sugar cookies are 100% guaranteed to brighten your day. One sugary, citrusy bite at a time! Each chewy lemon sugar cookie is bursting with lemon flavor – from the lemon zest and juice in the sugar cookie dough and the lemon sugar coating on the outside of each.
They’re a little tart and sweet. Not only will your tastebuds be screaming of happiness, your home will be filled with the cozy bright smell of lemon and sugar cookies. An irresistible combo. Serve them up at for an afternoon snack, dessert at your next dinner party or for a game night with friends. What ever the occasion, they are sure to brighten everyones palate.
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What You’ll Need
- All purpose flour
- Sugar
- Baking Powder
- Baking Soda
- Salt
- Butter
- Eggs
- Vanilla
- Lemons
How to make soft lemon sugar cookies…
We love sugar cookies that are chewy and soft, not crunchy. If you’re like us, do these three things, you are guaranteed to have the most delicious, soft lemon sugar cookies.
Use room temperature eggs.
Make sure to set your eggs out ahead of time to get to room temperature. They will blend easier into your batter.
Chill the cookie dough.
A little extra chill of the cookie dough is an extra step we never skip! Even if it is just chilling for 10 minutes, it helps to solidify the dough. Chilled dough helps to reduce the spread of the cookies. If your dough is too warm, the butter will melt and your cookies will spread.
Slightly undercook the cookies.
Every oven cooks differently, but we have found the sweet spot for this recipe is around 12-15 minutes.
How many cookies does this recipe make?
This recipe makes about 20-24 cookies, which are about 2 tbsp of dough each.
How to store lemon sugar cookies…
Make sure your cookies are completely cooled before storing. If they are warm, condensation and moisture can form in the storage container.
- Room temperature: Store cookies in an airtight container or plastic bag in a cool, dry place. They will be good for 3-4 days.
- Freezer: Yes, you can freeze baked cookies! Make sure they are completely cooled. Store the cookies airtight container or plastic bag separating the layers with a piece of parchment or wax paper. Try to remove as much of the air as possible before sealing the bag to prevent freezer burn. You can store them in the freezer for up to 6 months.
How to reheat frozen baked cookies…
The next time you are craving one of these lemon sugar cookies, you can have a warm cookie in several minutes!
- Start by preheating the oven to 350ºF.
- Place cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 4-5 minutes until warm.
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Lemon Sugar Cookies
- Total Time: 45 minutes
Description
A zesty twist on sugar cookies. Each cookie is soft chewy and bursting with bright lemon flavor – from the lemon zest and juice in the cookies to the lemon sugar coating on each cookie. Sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
- 3 cups flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar (plus extra for rolling)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 sticks cold butter, cubed
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 tbsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Prep cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugars, baking powder, baking soda, salt and 1 tbsp lemon zest.
- Add in cold butter and beat on medium until combined. Beat in eggs and vanilla and lemon juice.
- Add in flour mixture and beat until blended into a dough.
- Scoop large cookie dough balls onto a rimmed cookie sheet in rows. Freeze in the fridge for 15 minutes. Chilling the cookies will set the dough and decrease spread in the cookies when baking.
- While the dough is chilling, make lemon sugar. Pour 1 cup of sugar in a bowl with 1 tbsp lemon zest. Stir together to blend. Before you bake the cookies, roll each dough ball in lemon sugar and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake cookies for 12-15 minutes. Transfer cookie sheet to wire rack and let cool before eating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Chill Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
