Lemon sugar cookies recipe taste like you’ve taken a big bite out of summer! So fresh and delicious, it’ll become a favorite!

Lemon Sugar Cookie Recipe from addapinch.com

I always love bright, citrus flavors, especially in the summertime. Lemons, limes, oranges, grapefruits, I can’t seem to get enough of them! Add them to a cookie and you better believe I’m all about it!

I’ve been making this lemon version of my sugar cookie recipe for years and years and every time I take them to an event or to friends, I’m asked for the recipe and how to make them. They are packed full of so much lemon flavor!

So, if you love citrus flavors and sugar cookies, then this recipe is definitely one you are going to love! They are perfect for summer entertaining or enjoying with your family.

The secret really comes down to the lemon in the cookie and then rolling them in lemon sugar. It makes for the perfect citrus-y cookies in my opinion!

Lemon Sugar Cookie Recipe from addapinch.com

Here’s my Lemon Sugar Cookies recipe. I hope you love them!

Lemon Sugar Cookies Recipe

4.89 from 54 votes
Lemon sugar cookies recipe taste like you’ve taken a big bite out of summer! So fresh and delicious, it’ll become a favorite!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 22 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies

Ingredients 

  • 1 cup (226 g) butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups (297 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large (50 g) egg
  • 2 1/4 cups (270 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2 g) baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon (1 g) Kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon (5 g) vanilla extract
  • 4 tablespoons (24 g) lemon zest, 2 lemons
  • 2 tablespoons (28 g) lemon juice, 1 lemon
  • 1/4 cup (56 g) lemon sugar recipe , for rolling cookies

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350º F. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper or a nonstick baking mat.
  • Cream together butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add egg and mix until well-combined.
  • Stir in flour, baking powder, salt, vanilla, lemon zest and lemon juice. Allow to sit for about 3 minutes to allow lemon flavor to develop.
  • Scoop cookie dough by the tablespoon full and roll into a ball.
  • Add lemon sugar to a large bowl for rolling cookie dough in before baking. Place each ball of cookie dough into the bowl of lemon sugar and roll to coat well. Place cookie dough onto baking sheet, spacing about 1 1/2-inches to 2 inches apart. Lightly press each cookie down. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned.

Nutrition

Calories: 179kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 113mg | Potassium: 30mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 248IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Enjoy!
Robyn xo

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171 Comments

  1. I really like lemon squares and cookies. These sound so good.

    How do you store them and about how long do you think they will keep? Pinning it!!

    1. These are super tasty!! Mine went a bit flat and seemed a bit greasy, so I’m going to try 1.5 sticks of butter instead of 2 next time. Otherwise, amazing!

    2. Robin, if you live at a higher elevation (I live at 1000 feet altitude), this would cause your cookies to rise then flatten.and be greasy. You will need to make adjustments to the recipe based upon your elevation. Here are 2 websites that may help: Colorado State University Extension and New Mexico State University. Hope this helps.

    1. These are sooo good….love the lemon sugar in my tea…I wounded if you could use. Oranges…I love oranges too.

    2. I freeze my dough all the time…this one included. I usually put it into a blob into the center of plastic wrap, then shape it into a log. Roll it up in the plastic wrap. then I wrap in foil (prefer heavy duty) and then stick it into a zip lock bag. I always make a double batch of any dough I make so I can always wipe up a quick dessert if needed.

  2. 5 stars
    Ms. Robyn
    The Lemon cookies…one word. Phenomenal !
    They were gone in 15 minutes. My family loved them.
    Thank you for such a fabulous recipe. XoXo

  3. My daughter loves anything lemon so I am always on the look out for NEW recipes. Thank you. I am baking a lemon cake right now for dessert after dinner this evening.

  4. These were amazing! I used my leftover lemon sugar to sweeten my cup of hot tea and had it with my lemon cookies for an afternoon treat! Thank you!

  5. You are making me into a lemon lover…but stay away from my tea and fish!!! This cookie looks so goood! Thanks for sharing!