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Lemon Sugar Cookies

by Two Peas on March 14, 2011

I love all kinds of cookies, but traditional sugar cookies with frosting have never been my favorite. I am just not a frosting gal. (I am sure if you put a frosted sugar cookie in front of me, I would eat it, but they just aren’t my favorite.) I do adore Lemon Sugar Cookies-they are soft, chewy, and rolled in sugar. These cookies are simple, elegant, and perfect for spring.

The recipe includes lemon zest and fresh lemon juice so the cookies have a delightful lemon flavor. The cookies are soft and chewy in the middle with slightly crisp edges. Even though the cookies are “sugar” cookies and rolled in sugar, they aren’t overly sweet-making it easy to eat cookie after cookie:)

Ring in spring with a batch of Lemon Sugar Cookies. They are light, refreshing, and the perfect treat for a sunny day.

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Lemon Sugar Cookies

Yield: 3 dozen cookies

Cook Time: 8-10 minutes

Ingredients:

2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
Zest of 2 large lemons
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup granulated sugar for rolling cookies

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. Set aside.

2. In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Set aside.

3. Using a mixer, beat together butter and sugar until smooth and creamy.

4. Add lemon zest, egg, vanilla extract, and lemon juice. Mix until combined. Gradually blend in the dry ingredients.

5. Roll rounded tablespoons of dough into balls and roll in sugar. Place on prepared baking sheets,  about 1 1/2 inches apart.
Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until cookies are slightly brown around the edges and set. Let cookies sit on the baking sheets for two minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

*To keep cookies soft, store cookies with a slice of bread in an air tight container.

If you like these Lemon Sugar Cookies, you might also like:

Lemon Buttermilk Cookies from Two Peas and Their Pod
Lemon Cloud Tea Cookies from Joy the Baker
Glazed Lemon Cookies from Cafe Johnsonia
Lemon Burst Cookies from Brown Eyed Baker

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  1. 41
    Krista@BudgetGourmetMom — March 14, 2011 @ 7:27 pm

    Those sound and look fabulous! Hope you make some for the bake sale in a couple months!

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    Nell — March 14, 2011 @ 9:24 pm

    I made these cookies with lime. SOOOOOO tasty! I almost want to make lemon ones too because I the lime ones disappeared so quickly!

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    Baking Serendipity — March 14, 2011 @ 9:32 pm

    My husband gave up chocolate for Lent and is now craving all things dessert. These might just be the perfect fix for his sweet tooth! Thanks :)

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    Carrie — March 14, 2011 @ 9:35 pm

    I’ll definitely be making these for Easter and I may have to send some to our 3 Placerville missionaries in the MTC as a break from the cafeteria food!

  5. 45
    Peg — March 15, 2011 @ 6:08 am

    These look so good. I can’t wait to try them. They may even be my Christmas swap cookie this coming year.
    Thanks. Peg

  6. 46
    Heather — March 15, 2011 @ 9:23 am

    These cookies are so pretty Maria and perfect for spring! Love the cookies all tied up in the yellow ribbon. So pretty!

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    Sues — March 15, 2011 @ 10:20 am

    These are beautiful! I don’t know why I’ve never thought of lemon sugar cookies considering I love sugar cookies and pretty much anything with a touch of lemon. Perfect!

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    joni — March 15, 2011 @ 10:38 am

    These look amazing! Perfect for a June engagement party we are hosting!

  9. 49
    Jamie | My Baking Addiction — March 15, 2011 @ 12:55 pm

    Love lemon at this time of year! I have made these numerous times since posting them last summer, definitely a family fave and perfect for spring.

  10. 50
    jenn — March 15, 2011 @ 1:25 pm

    these seriously look HEAVENLY!

  11. 51
    Angela@spinachtiger — March 15, 2011 @ 6:36 pm

    These looks so pretty and feminine, and would make a nice gift too.

  12. 52
    Kerstin — March 15, 2011 @ 6:43 pm

    I’m opposite of you – my favorite cookies are sugar with frosting and sprinkles :) So I know I would love these – so pretty and the lemon touch sounds just perfect!

  13. 53
    Lindsey Johnson — March 15, 2011 @ 7:31 pm

    Thanks for including me in your link list–I’m honored! :) I bought two giant bags of lemons the other day and I can’t use them quickly enough. Very pretty cookies. And congrats on the Kitchn article. You are so awesome!

    • twopeas replied: — March 16th, 2011 @ 9:49 am

      You are awesome! :)

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    Lora @cakeduchess — March 15, 2011 @ 8:05 pm

    I am not too big on glazed cookies either. These cookies look simple and the flavor must be incredible:)Happy spring-like cookies;)

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    Bridgett — March 16, 2011 @ 12:16 am

    I like the simplicity of these. Less is definitely more, agreed.

  16. 56
    Rebecca — March 16, 2011 @ 6:56 am

    I actually made these last night, but in honor of St. Patrick’s Day I substituted lime zest/juice for the lemon – success!! They were pretty darn tasty, and had an awesome consistency (well, after the first batch that browned a tad more than I’d wanted them to). Thanks for sharing my new favorite sugar cookie recipe!

    • twopeas replied: — March 16th, 2011 @ 9:48 am

      I will have to try them with lime next time. Great idea!

  17. 57
    Jen @ My Kitchen Addiction — March 16, 2011 @ 8:22 am

    These cookies look stunning! I love lemon, especially this time of year.

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    Kathy - Panini Happy — March 16, 2011 @ 5:29 pm

    Just made ‘em – they’re fantastic! Sooooo nice and lemony!

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    Rose Plated — March 17, 2011 @ 1:38 am

    The lemon flavored makes it mouth watering. I just can’t wait to share this with my friends. They will surely be surprised with the lemon flavor too.

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    grace — March 17, 2011 @ 2:53 am

    bright, zingy, refreshing, and sweet–this is the quintessential spring cookie!

  21. 61
    Liz — March 17, 2011 @ 10:04 am

    I agree, Maria! I love chewy sugar cookies sans-frosting!

  22. 62
    Piano Schoenhut — March 20, 2011 @ 1:56 am

    Chewy cookies are so yummy! I prefer chewy than crunchy because if you bite a crunchy cookies there are bits that’s falling down and it makes me feel like I’m messed up. LOL

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    Marcia Boone — March 22, 2011 @ 3:16 am

    These are a keeper! I made them today and it is all I can do to just stop at eating just one! The ones I baked for less time I was worried wouldn’t be done, but they are so soft and good!

    • twopeas replied: — March 22nd, 2011 @ 6:40 am

      So glad you liked the cookies!

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    Lindsay Ann — March 27, 2011 @ 9:00 am

    Just made these from some friends and they got rave reviews, they are so soft and lemony!

    • twopeas replied: — March 27th, 2011 @ 1:57 pm

      Glad the cookies got rave reviews:)

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    Allison Z — April 1, 2011 @ 12:14 pm

    I unfortunately have not made the cookies, but forwarded the recipe to my mom–THEY ARE AWESOME!!! (We are a sugar cookie family but this recipe just became THE recipe!) Thank you for sharing!

    • twopeas replied: — April 2nd, 2011 @ 1:29 pm

      Yay! Glad you like the lemon sugar cookies!

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    Lori — April 7, 2011 @ 8:05 am

    Made these the other night and DH and DS LOVED THEM!! Thanks so much!

    • twopeas replied: — April 8th, 2011 @ 7:25 am

      You are welcome!

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    Erin Noelle — April 20, 2011 @ 8:28 am

    These are the BEST cookies I have ever had. I am not kidding.. I forwarded it to my best girlfriend to make for another girlfriends baby shower and they were a hit! Now, all of my college roomates (6 in all) are obsessed and making these for easter and other parties! Thanks so much for posting this! I might try it again in winter with orange… YUM

    • twopeas replied: — April 20th, 2011 @ 3:01 pm

      So glad you and your friends are enjoying the lemon sugar cookies!

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    Heidi — April 20, 2011 @ 6:43 pm

    We loved these! Mine spread out a lot more than yours though and didn’t look near as pretty, do you have any idea why? Thanks!

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    Emi — June 15, 2011 @ 4:56 pm

    Those look amazingg *_* and really refreshing.

    Before you cook them should I press the dough balls down to get it flat? Or does it flatten itself?

    • Two Peas replied: — June 15th, 2011 @ 5:09 pm

      I didn’t flatten them down, they spread while baking. If they don’t flatten for you, you can press them down lightly before baking. Enjoy!

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    Sara — June 17, 2011 @ 8:47 pm

    I made these and they turned out completely flat! I followed the recipe exactly! Happen to anyone else?

    • Two Peas replied: — June 18th, 2011 @ 10:52 am

      Sorry the cookies were flat for you. Maybe add a little more flour and don’t flatten them down before baking.

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    Allana — July 30, 2011 @ 5:12 pm

    I just made these- wow, so wonderful! This is definitely a keeper.

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    Bert Graham — August 23, 2011 @ 9:58 am

    An ice cream social was planned this past Sunday at our church. Those attending were asked to bring cookies. Years ago I remember having lemon sugar cookies that were so tasty. Did a search on the “net” and found your recipe. This recipe is simple and the cookies were fabulous! I even posted on my facebook how much I loved the recipe and have added your website to my FAVORITES!

    • Two Peas replied: — August 23rd, 2011 @ 2:47 pm

      Thanks for spreading the word about our website! Glad you liked the cookies!

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