Lemon Sugar Cookies Recipe
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Lemon sugar cookies recipe taste like you’ve taken a big bite out of summer! So fresh and delicious, it’ll become a favorite!
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!
Here’s my Lemon Sugar Cookies recipe. I hope you love them!
Lemon Sugar Cookies Recipe
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
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Enjoy!
Robyn xo
Great, I think a little more lemony but still great.
Hi, just wondering if you use salted or unsalted butter.
I use salted butter, Susan. Thanks!
The best recipe for lemon cookies. Finally a lemon cookie that tastes like lemon!
I’m so glad you love these lemon sugar cookies. Aren’t they scrumptious?!
Amazing cookies! Very soft and with a nice amount of lemon (but not overwhelming). My co-worked loved them as well.
I cannot believe I haven’t rated this recipe!!
It is REALLY good! Have been making them for a few years now!
The recipe, as written, works for me. I have never had to make any adjustments, except adding more lemon zest when I have smaller lemons. Other than, delicious and perfect!
I am looming at a heap of lemons right now, that will be zested and juiced to make these!
Thanks for sharing!
From a beautiful, sunny, Cape Town, South Africa
Sa-eeda 👍🤗😚
Thank you for this recipe. These turned out delicious with plenty of lemon flavor.
How much butter do you use for 1 batch, 1 cup or 2 cups? I am confuse ’cause saiys 1 cup 2 sticks (knowing 2 sticks is a cup). Just clarifying, do not want to mess up my recipe,
Thank you,
Hi Marcela,
You are correct in that the recipe will use 1 cup of butter, which equals 2 sticks. I am sorry for any confusion – there should have been parentheses around (2 sticks), but I’ve corrected that now. I hope you enjoy the cookies – they are delicious! Thanks!
Where do I find lemon sugar?
Hi Glora,
I give a link to my Lemon Sugar recipe in my writing prior to the recipe, but have linked to it here for you. I hope you enjoy it! So delicious! xo
These cookies are a favorite of all who have tried them. The lemon flavor is so refreshing and tasty. Quick and easy to make. The lemon sugar is a must to add more flavor.
I’m so happy you enjoy them, Barbara! Aren’t they delicious?! Thanks so much!
Apologies–I forgot the five stars.