Calling all lemon lovers! These delightful lemon cookies are a burst of sunshine in cookie form. With three different recipes to choose from, there's a perfect cookie for every taste.
The classic lemon cookie is a timeless treat, with a soft, chewy texture and a bright, citrusy flavor. The lemon sugar glaze adds a touch of sweetness and crunch, making these cookies irresistible.
For a chewier cookie, try the lemon crinkle cookies. These cookies have a crackly exterior and a soft, gooey interior, with a burst of lemon flavor in every bite. The powdered sugar coating adds a touch of elegance to these cookies, making them perfect for any occasion.
If you're looking for a gluten-free option, the lemon sandwich cookies are the perfect choice. These cookies are made with a combination of almond flour and tapioca starch, giving them a light and airy texture. The lemon filling is tart and tangy, and the cookies are held together with a delicate layer of lemon glaze.
No matter which recipe you choose, you're sure to enjoy these delicious lemon cookies. They're perfect for any occasion, from a casual get-together to a formal party. So gather your ingredients and preheat your oven, because it's time to bake some lemon cookies!
LEMON COOKIES FROM SCRATCH
This is a fantastic lemon cookie recipe from scratch, making a batch of delicious, soft cookies with just a few lemons.
Provided by mushdg02
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Lemon Dessert Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cream sugar, butter, and lemon zest together in a large bowl using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Combine eggs, lemon juice, and vanilla extract in a cup; mix using a fork until combined. Beat into egg mixture slowly on low speed.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together in a medium bowl. Add to egg mixture slowly on low speed until just combined. Do not overbeat; dough will be sticky. Cover and chill dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes; it will still be sticky after chilling.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Form dough into balls using a cookie scoop or tablespoon and roll each in powdered sugar. Place onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart. Lightly smash each ball down using your hand.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the middle of each cookie is just barely set, 11 to 12 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack completely before storing in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 133.2 calories, Carbohydrate 20.2 g, Cholesterol 30.8 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 105.6 mg, Sugar 11.6 g
LEMON COOKIES III
I made this at Christmas last year and they were a big hit, especially with me and my mom. The frosting is a must.
Provided by Kim127
Categories Drop Cookies
Time 40m
Yield 48 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Blend the white sugar and shortening until light.
- Beat in the eggs, milk, vanilla and 1 teaspoon lemon extract.
- Mix until well blended.
- Combine the flour, baking powder and salt.
- Add the flour mixture to the shortening mixture.
- Mix until combined (the dough will be sticky).
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto parchment paper lined baking sheets.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes.
- Let cookies cool on cooling rack.
- To make icing: combine the confectioner's sugar, water and lemon extract to taste.
- Beat until smooth and make icing thick enough to spread on cooled cookies (add more sugar if needed).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 97.8, Fat 2.6, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 12, Sodium 32, Carbohydrate 17.4, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 11.2, Protein 1.3
LEMON COOKIES
I invented this recipe just after my 14th birthday. I made them for my dad because he loves lemon desserts. If you really love lemon flavor, I advise you add more lemon extract because the flavor bakes out rather than in. The extra teaspoon of milk is only if you want thinner dough, but I usually omit the milk.
Provided by Miss Rachel.
Categories Drop Cookies
Time 25m
Yield 20 cookies, 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325.
- Cream together butter and sugar.
- Beat in egg.
- Combine flour, salt, and baking soda in a small bowl and gradually add to butter mixture.
- Mix in lemon extract, juice, and optional zest.
- Stir in milk if needed.
- Bake on baking sheets lightly coated with nonstick spray for 9-11 minutes (do not overbake).
- Allow to cool on wire racks for about 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 2063.5, Fat 98.8, SaturatedFat 60.2, Cholesterol 456.2, Sodium 1940.5, Carbohydrate 271.4, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 151.1, Protein 23.6
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh lemons. Bottled lemon juice will not produce the same results.
- If you don't have a microplane, you can use a fine grater to zest the lemons.
- Be sure to cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help the cookies to be chewy and tender.
- Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the cookies tough.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will help the cookies to hold their shape.
- Bake the cookies until they are just set. Overbaking will make them dry and crumbly.
- Let the cookies cool completely before frosting them. This will help the frosting to set properly.
Conclusion:
These lemon cookies are a delicious and refreshing treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With their bright citrus flavor and chewy texture, these cookies are sure to be a hit!
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