Lemon Sugar Cookies Recipe

Introducing the Lemon Sugar Cookies Recipe: A burst of sunshine and citrus in every bite, these delightful cookies are a perfect blend of sweetness and tanginess for your favorite lemon dessert!

The zesty essence of fresh lemons is captured in each tender, sugar-kissed morsel, making these cookies a delightful treat for any occasion. Whether you’re baking them to brighten up a gathering or simply craving a dose of lemony goodness, this recipe promises to deliver a taste of pure delight.

Create these delectable Lemon Sugar Cookies, where the bright and refreshing flavors of lemon meet the comforting charm of homemade cookies. Get ready to indulge in the perfect balance of sweet and citrus in every heavenly bite!

Lemon sugar cookies recipes

For more amazing lemon cookie recipes, check these out:

• Easy Vegan Lemon Cookie Recipe
• Lemon Shortbread Thumbprint Cookies
• Lemon Cheesecake Stuffed Box Mix Cookies

Lemon sugar cookies with lemon extract

For how to make your own lemon extract for even better flavor, check this out. (You can make homemade vanilla that’s outstanding compared to store bought as well)

Now let’s get to the cookies! Mmmmm.

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Lemon Sugar Cookies

Sweet tangy lemon in comforting chewy sugar cookies for a treat that pleases everyone.

Prep Time15 minutes mins

Cook Time13 minutes mins

Chill time30 minutes mins

Total Time58 minutes mins

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cookies, lemon, lemon sugar cookies, sugar cookies

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 2 sticks of softened butter
• 2 ½ cups flour
• 1 ½ cup sugar + ¼ cup for rolling
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 3 teaspoons lemon juice
• 3 teaspoons of lemon extract
• 1 egg
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• pinch of salt

Instructions

• Cream butter and sugar together for 3 minutes. You want the butter and sugar to be as fluffy as possible.
• Add the egg and mix for 1 minute.
• Add vanilla extract, lemon extract and lemon juice.
• Mix and begin adding the baking powder, baking soda and salt.
• Add in the flour, ½ cup at a time. Mix by hand in this step as the dough gets thick.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes.
• With a cookie dough scoop, form little mounds of dough.
• Drop them into the sugar you sat aside for dusting, roll them in the dough so they are completely covered with sugar.
• Place them on a lightly sprayed cookie sheet, about 3” apart. The dough will spread, so leave ample room!
• Bake for 10-13 minutes, being careful not to overbake. The cookies should look lightly golden in color when they are ready.
• Allow to cool on the cookie sheet for about 5 minutes before removing.