Soft and Chewy Lemon Sugar Cookies
Last Updated on January 22, 2024 by Allison Lancaster
Are you ready to try a sugar cookie that will change the way you view cookies? These Lemon Sugar Cookies are THAT good!
Lemon sugar cookies are made with flour, butter, lemon juice, lemon extract, and several other delicious ingredients! You can’t go wrong making these cookies!
Best Lemon Sugar Cookies
Most cookies have a sweet flavor, but these lemon sugar cookies will have you hooked from the first bite.
These cookies are super soft, and sweet, but also slightly tangy!
These cookies are a great option around the holidays or for fun any time of year.
Ingredients for Lemon Sugar Cookie Recipe
These cookies are special to me because they have so much flavor! That fresh lemon flavor will have you hooked from the first bite.
- butter
- flour
- sugar
- vanilla
- lemon juice
- lemon extract
- egg
- baking soda
- baking powder
- salt
Make sure you have enough ingredients to make a few batches of these cookies! You’ll be glad you made more than one batch.
How to Make Lemon Sugar Cookies
- Cream butter and sugar together. You want the butter and sugar to be fluffy.
- Add the other ingredients according to the recipe.
- Add in the flour, ½ cup at a time. I like to mix by hand in this step as the dough gets thick.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes.
- With a cookie dough scoop, form little mounds of dough.
- Drop them into the sugar you set aside for dusting.
- Bake according to the recipe and be careful not to overbake.
- The cookies should look lightly golden in color when they are ready.
- Allow cooling on the cookie sheet for about 5 minutes before removing.
What is the Best Lemon Cookie Recipe?
I might be a little biased about the best cookie recipe out there, but my Lemon Sugar Cookies are by far the best. They have the perfect amount of lemon. Not to mention these lemon sugar cookies are so soft!
The cookies are sweet and not tart, which is what you want in a good lemon cookie.
Are Lemon Sugar Cookies Healthy?
While sugar cookies aren’t on the radar for being the most healthy, anything is okay in moderation. Remember that if you’re making these for a special occasion, you need to have at least one.
However, if you have one, it is very hard to stop.
How to Store Lemon Cookies
If you’d like to store these cookies, allow them to cool down completely, and place them in an airtight container. You can store these cookies on the counter for 3-4 days.
Usually, they are consumed quickly and you don’t have to worry about storing them.
Can you freeze soft and chewy lemon sugar cookies?
Yes, you can freeze these cookies. Make sure they are double-wrapped to help keep in the moisture.
The next time you need a delicious cookie recipe, I hope you’ll give these lemon cookies a try.
They are different from normal sugar cookies, which is why I like them so much.
What is the best cookie for a cookie exchange?
Really any cookie you enjoy making is great for a cookie exchange! I personally like making these lemon cookies for a cookie exchange because they are easy to make yet leave a great lasting impression.
Can you use lemon oil in lemon cookies?
Honestly, I wouldn’t. It may change the flavor of these cookies. Lemon oil is a very strong oil and you want to be sure that you have a very high-quality oil before using it in cooking. I would recommend sticking to lemon extract and lemon juice to maintain the delicious flavor of these cookies.
Other Sugar Cookie Recipes to Enjoy
Lemon Sugar Cookies
Are you ready to try a sugar cookie that will change the way you view cookies? These Lemon Sugar Cookies are THAT good! They are made with flour, butter, lemon juice, lemon extract, and several other delicious ingredients! You can't go wrong making these cookies!
Ingredients
- 2 sticks of softened butter
- 2 ½ cups of flour
- 1 ½ cup of 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
- A 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. I like to 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.
