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Lemon Sugar Cookies with Lemon Frosting

Delightful Lemon Sugar Cookies with Creamy Lemon Frosting

These Lemon Sugar Cookies with Lemon Frosting are soft, chewy, and bursting with zesty lemon flavor, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Lemon Sugar Cookies Ingredients
  • 1 cup Butter softened
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar can swap with alternatives like Splenda
  • 2 large Eggs can use substitutes but may affect texture
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Lemon Juice fresh is preferable to bottled
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Zest double for a stronger flavor
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour measure accurately for best results
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder omit for denser cookies if desired
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt balances sweetness
Lemon Frosting Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup Butter softened
  • 3 cups Powdered Sugar adjust for thickness
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt enhances sweetness
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest fresh zest recommended
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 2 tablespoons Milk adjust for consistency

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Hand mixer
  • Cookie Scoop
  • Baking Sheet
  • Piping bag

Method
 

Steps
  1. Gather all ingredients for the cookies and frosting. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cream softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  3. Mix in eggs, fresh lemon juice, and zest until fully incorporated.
  4. Gradually add flour, baking powder, and salt to wet ingredients. Mix until a dough forms.
  5. Roll dough into golf ball-sized balls, flatten slightly, and place on a lined baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 9-10 minutes until set with a hint of golden color. Cool on a wire rack.
  7. Cream softened butter with powdered sugar, salt, lemon zest, and lemon juice until smooth. Adjust consistency with milk.
  8. Frost cooled cookies with prepared frosting using a piping bag or knife.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For the best flavor, use fresh lemon juice and zest. Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.

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