Lemon Sugar Cookies

Table of Contents

1. LEMON SUGAR COOKIES INGREDIENTS
2. HOW TO MAKE THIS LEMON SUGAR COOKIES RECIPE
3. HOW TO SERVE
4. STORAGE
5. FAQ
6. MORE RECIPES YOU'LL LOVE
7. JUMP TO RECIPE

Delicious and easy to make, this lemon sugar cookies recipe is baked from scratch to create a unique flavor. Our family is crazy about this old fashioned classic recipe. I personally think they’re the best — the soft and chewy texture with slightly crispy edges is hard to beat. 

These chewy lemon sugar cookies are always a hit on cookie trays or for family gatherings. For all those lemon lovers, you have to try our other luscious lemon desserts such as our Lemon Lasagna, easy Lemon Poppy Seed Bread, White Chocolate Lemon Truffles or the crowd favorite, Lemon Cheesecake Bars.

LEMON SUGAR COOKIES INGREDIENTS

You will need:

• 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 2 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 ½ cups sugar, divided into 1 ¼ cups and ¼ cup
• 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• zest from 1 lemon
• 1 egg

SUBSTITUTIONS AND ADDITIONS

CITRUS: You could replace the flavor of lemon in this lemon sugar cookie recipe with other citrus flavors such as orange or lime. Just substitute orange or lime juice and orange or lime zest for the lemon equivalents.

HOW TO MAKE THIS LEMON SUGAR COOKIES RECIPE

STEP ONE: Start by whisking together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. 

STEP TWO: In a large bowl, with a hand mixer on medium speed, beat together butter, cream cheese, 1 ¼ cups sugar until it’s smooth and creamy. It should take about 1-2 minutes. Once mixed, you’ll add vanilla, lemon juice, and fresh lemon zest and then beat in one egg. 

STEP THREE: Slowly add your flour mixture to the butter mixture, just a little at a time, until just combined. 

PRO TIP: Do not over mix the batter. Over mixing can result in crumbly cookies.

STEP FOUR: Wrap the bowl with the plastic wrap and refrigerate for one hour. 

PRO TIP: Do not skip the chilling step, this is important to get the best texture for these delicious cookies.

STEP FIVE: Then preheat your oven to 350°F and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. 

STEP SIX: Scoop dough into balls and roll dough in sugar until coated all over.

PRO TIP: You can use your hands to roll the dough into balls, but a cookie dough scoop will keep your hands clean and help to form the balls into a uniform size.

STEP SEVEN: Bake the lemon sugar cookies for 10 minutes, until the edges just start to brown. 

STEP EIGHT: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for five minutes, and then move to a wire rack to finish cooling. 

HOW TO SERVE

Serve these chewy lemon cookies for a delicious snack. Serve with one of our refreshing drinks such as our iced tea, raspberry iced tea, sweet peach iced tea, or our southern strawberry sweet tea on the side.

They make excellent treats for friends, coworkers, to take to a playdate or bake sale. I’m sure they’ll disappear quickly, so you might want to make a double batch of these cookies. Or triple!

STORAGE

ON THE COUNTER: Once the cookies are completely cooled, you can place them on a plate and then wrap them tightly with plastic wrap.

IN THE FREEZER: Once the cookies are completely cooled, wrap your cookies in plastic wrap and then place them inside a freezer-safe bag or airtight container. This lemon cookie recipe will last for up to three months in the freezer if properly stored.

The bright flavors of these lemon sugar cookies with a touch of sweetness thanks to the added sugar on the outside make for the perfect summertime cookie or treat for family and friends. Everyone will be asking for this perfect cookie recipe to make them for themselves!

FAQ

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