Best 7 Crisp Lemon Thin Cookies Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful confectionery journey with our irresistible Lemon Thin Cookies. These delicate treats offer a symphony of flavors, perfectly balancing the bright citrusy zing of lemon with a subtle sweetness. Crafted with a blend of simple ingredients, these cookies boast a crisp and airy texture that will tantalize your taste buds. Our collection features a variety of recipes, ensuring there's a perfect option for every baker and palate. From the classic Lemon Thin Cookies, adorned with a refreshing lemon glaze, to the tangy Lemon Crinkle Cookies, rolled in powdered sugar for an extra burst of sweetness, our recipes cater to diverse preferences. Embark on this culinary adventure and discover the perfect Lemon Thin Cookie recipe to satisfy your sweet cravings.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

THIN, CRISPY, LEMON COOKIES



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I actually was hoping for a soft, thick sugar cookie, but I got a thin and crispy one. THe flavor was still amazing, and I still did like the crispyness. I may come out with a thick, soft, chewy, lemon cookie in the near future....

Provided by roxy_froggy25

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 50m

Yield 2 1/2 dozen, 30 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/4 teaspoons lemon zest
2 cups powdered sugar
1 tablespoon milk
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease baking sheets.
  • Combine flour, baking soda, and baking powder in a small mixing bowl. Set aside. Combine butter and sugar and cream. Add egg, vanilla, and lemon vest, and beat until smooth. Add flour mixture gradually til soft dough forms.
  • Drop dough by rounded teaspoon onto a greased baking sheet. Bake until edges turn brown and cookie appears puffy. About 12 minutes. Let sit about 3 minutes to set, and transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
  • For glaze combine powdered sugar, milk, water, and vanilla. If glaze is too thick, add some water til thin glaze. Pour 2 teaspoons of glaze over each cooled cookie. Sprinkle with sprinkles. (optional, and glaze is optional as well).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153, Fat 4.9, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 19.3, Sodium 89.7, Carbohydrate 26.1, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 17.9, Protein 1.4

CRISP LEMON COOKIES



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These light, citrus cookies are a nice change of pace from typical Christmas cookies. Melted vanilla chips drizzled over the top is the fantastic finishing touch. -Darlene Dixon, Hanover, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield about 4.5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-1/3 cups butter, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup vanilla or white chips, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the lemon juice, zest and vanilla. Gradually add flour and mix well. , Shape dough into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Coat the bottom of a glass with cooking spray; dip in sugar. Flatten cookies with glass, redipping in sugar as needed., Bake until edges are lightly browned, 11-13 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool. Drizzle with melted vanilla chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 99 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 34mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

LEMON THINS



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These irresistible thins have a tart lemon taste and crisp texture. To create a simple but special dessert, place some of the cookies in bowls of chocolate or vanilla ice cream.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/3 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the lemon juice, lemon zest and extracts. , Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Shape into a 12-in. roll; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm., Preheat oven to 350°. Unwrap dough; cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. , Bake until the edges are lightly browned, 9 minutes. Cool 1-2 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 49 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 42mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

LEMON CHEWY CRISPS



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Great fresh lemon taste in a chewy little cookie with a nice crisp brown edge. If you don't have the almonds, you can substitute 1/4 cup additional sugar instead.

Provided by Jennifer Lipka

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Lemon Dessert Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup butter, softened
¾ cup white sugar
1 egg
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 ½ teaspoons fresh lemon juice
¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Beat butter and sugar in a large bowl with electric mixer on high speed until fluffy. Beat in remaining ingredients except flour until well blended.
  • On low speed, beat in flour just until blended.
  • Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 1 1/2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Sprinkle with sugar or almonds.
  • Bake 10 to 12 minutes until edges are lightly browned. Cool on cookie sheet 1 minute before removing to wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. HINT: These cookies will have a nicely browned edge if baked on a regular thin cookie sheet rather than a thick or insulated one.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97.2 calories, Carbohydrate 11.7 g, Cholesterol 17.9 mg, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 53.6 mg, Sugar 6.4 g

LEMON THIN COOKIES (ALMOST AS GOOD AS THE ONE'S NABISCO USE TO MAKE)



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I loved the Lemon Thin cookies. This is as close to them as I could find. They are very tasty. I am thankful my children are grown, and I don't think my cat will eat them. :-)

Provided by Ann Dotson

Categories     Cookies

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 eggs
2/3 c sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
4 tsp grated lemon rind
6 Tbsp butter
2/3 c all purpose flour

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees
  • 2. In a bowl, beat eggs, sugar and vanilla for 3-4 minutes or until the mixture forms a ribbon when the beater is lifted. Keep beating and add the lemon rind (zest).
  • 3. In a separte bowl beat the butter until it is light and fluffy. Add the butter to the egg mixture alternating with the flour.
  • 4. Drop the batter by teaspoons about 2 1/2 inches apart on parchment lined baking sheets. Flatten the mounds into 2 inch rounds with a spoon dipped in water.
  • 5. Bake the cookies for about 5 minutes, or until the edges are browned.
  • 6. Allow to cook on the sheets for 1 minute, then cool them completely on a rack.

LEMON CRISP COOKIES



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I received this cookie in a cookie swap this year. These were my favorites of the bunch! I haven't tried these yet, but I think that I will refrigerate the dough and make them into balls. Just to get a more "perfect" looking cookie.

Provided by graciethebaker

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 1h5m

Yield 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup softened butter
3/4 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 tablespoon lemon zest, finely grated
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups flour
colored crystal sugar, for decorating

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Beat butter and sugar until fluffy.
  • Add egg, lemon zest, juice, vanilla and beat again.
  • In Separate bowl, Sift together Baking powder, baking soda, salt and flour.
  • Add dry ingredients to wet in two batches, until just blended.
  • Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Sprinkle with colored sugar.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly browned.
  • Cool on cookie sheet for 1 minute then move to a cooling rack.

LEMON THINS



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Categories     Cookies     Mixer     Dessert     Bake     Lemon     Chill     Gourmet

Yield Makes about 50 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup vegetable shortening at room temperature
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
1 1/2 tablespoons freshly grated lemon zest
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons double-acting baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
confectioners' sugar for dusting the cookies

Steps:

  • In a bowl with an electric mixer cream together the shortening, the butter, and the sugar, add the vanilla, the lemon extract, the zest, and the juice, beating, and beat the mixture until it is smooth. Into the bowl sift together the flour, the baking powder, the baking soda, and the salt and blend the dough well. On a piece of wax paper form the dough into a log 1 1/2 inches in diameter, using the paper as a guide. Chill the log, wrapped in wax paper and foil, for 2 hours. The dough may be made up to 3 months in advance and kept wrapped well and frozen. Cut the log into 1/8-inch slices with a sharp knife and bake the cookies 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets in the middle of a preheated 350°F. oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are just golden. Transfer the cookies immediately with a metal spatula to racks, let them cool, and sift the confectioners' sugar lightly over the lemon thins.

Tips:

  • Use fresh lemons: Fresh lemon zest and juice will give your cookies the best flavor. If you don't have fresh lemons on hand, you can use bottled lemon juice, but the flavor will not be as bright.
  • Chill the dough before baking: Chilling the dough will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much in the oven.
  • Bake the cookies until they are just set: The cookies should be slightly soft in the center when you take them out of the oven. They will continue to firm up as they cool.
  • Store the cookies in an airtight container: Once the cookies have cooled completely, store them in an airtight container at room temperature. They will stay fresh for up to 5 days.

Conclusion:

These lemon thin cookies are a delicious and refreshing treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you prefer them with a classic lemon flavor or with a hint of other flavors, these cookies are sure to please everyone.

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