I made these Lemon Sugar Cookies for an Easter party we went to over the weekend. I love how they are bursting with lemon flavor. They make you want to smile just eating them. They’re also a perfect cookie to welcome in Spring!
If you were anything like me this weekend, you ate way too much chocolate and candy. I love hiding the eggs for my kids but while I’m getting them ready I tend to eat as many as I give them (well, almost!). My favorite Easter candy are the Malted Eggs and the candy coated chocolate eggs. I only eat them at Easter-time too. That might be a good thing, considering how much I ate this weekend!
Well, enough about Easter candy. More about these cookies! If you love lemon like I do then you need to try these cookies. They were quick and easy to whip up and they had the perfect texture. It was like a burst of sunshine in your mouth!
You can never go wrong with a classic sugar cookie, but when you add lemon it makes them that much more delicious. I know I’m keeping this recipe as a sure thing in my books!
These sugar cookies are bursting with lemon and make the perfect treat to welcome in Spring!
Ingredients
- 2 3/4 cups flour
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- Zest of 2 large lemons
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla
- 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup sugar for rolling cookies
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
In a bowl, mix together flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
In a stand mixer, using a paddle attachment, beat together the butter and sugar until creamy.
Add lemon zest, egg, vanilla and lemon juice. Mix until combined.
Gradually blend in the dry ingredients.
Using a small cookie scoop, scoop up batter and roll into sugar. Place batter onto prepared cookie sheet about 2 inches apart.
Bake for 8-10 minutes or until cookies are lightly golden brown.
Let cookies cool on cookie sheet before removing.
Enjoy!
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I love those malted candies too, thats why I didn’t buy any this Easter! Sugar cookies never go out of style! I love the lemon version.
Funny, I just made Meyer lemon sugar cookies last week for Easter, too. I think lemon tastes awesome in buttery, sugar cookies! Yours look really great!
Thanks Marcie! Spring is such a perfect time to bring out the lemon flavors! Have a great weekend
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Lemon is everywhere! I love it!
I love these
Thanks Karissa! I love breaking out the lemon flavor for Spring! It’s refreshing and delicious
Yum! I love sugar cookies AND lemon. Definitely making these soon!
Thanks Jessica! Sugar cookies and lemon sure go great together! I hope you like them!
Mmmm lemon cookies sound lovely right now. I’m always up for more citrusy-sweet treats, and these cookies are pefect Liz! Thin, soft sugar cookies are the bomb heehee
Thanks Jess! I’m thinking of trying other flavors now as well…..grapefruit, maybe!
I have been looking for a lemon cookie recipe
This is perfect!!!
Thanks Lisa – I hope you do try these! They turned out great with a perfect lemon flavor. Nice and refreshing like Spring
Love the lemon! I’m all about light, springy desserts right now!
I love a good Lemon cookie Liz! These look so good, I love how thin they are. I’m featuring you on my FB page today, thanks for sharing at Thursday’s Treasures.
Thanks so much Joan! I’ve gotten lots of traffic and new followers! You’re the best
Yay for welcoming Spring in with a yummy lemon cookie! It has been so nice here this week…I am excited that Spring is finally here!
These look so awesome Liz! I love lemon ANYTHING
Pinned, shared on G+ and featuring tonight! Thanks so much for sharing at Mom On Timeout!
Thanks Trish! So excited that your are featuring them on your site tonight! Yeah!
should i refrigerate these or no? i plan on giving them to a friend in two days and i just baked them.
Hi Ash! No need to refrigerate them. Just wrap them and store them in an airtight container. Hope your friend like them!