GIANT LEMON SUGAR COOKIES

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These wonderfully chewy cookies have a light lemon flavor from both the juice and zest. The sanding sugar on top adds sparkle and a bit of crunch. -Michael Vyskocil, Glen Rock, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 14 cookies.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
4 teaspoons coarse sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs. Beat in lemon zest and juice. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, salt and cream of tartar; gradually beat into creamed mixture., Shape 1/4 cupfuls of dough into balls. Place 6 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Flatten to 3/4-in. thickness with bottom of a measuring cup. Lightly brush tops with water; sprinkle with coarse sugar., Bake until light brown, 12-15 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Store in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 calories, Fat 14g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 147mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Laiba Malik
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These cookies are a bit too lemony for my taste, but I still enjoyed them.


Mary The Berry [Hawaiian pizza rolls]
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I love the giant size of these cookies! They're perfect for sharing.


mdfarajul islam
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These cookies are so easy to make, and they're always a hit with my family and friends.


Rosa Hungary
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I'm not a huge fan of lemon desserts, but these cookies were surprisingly good. The lemon flavor was subtle, and the cookies were very soft and chewy.


Hekima Saeed
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These cookies were perfect! I followed the recipe exactly, and they turned out beautiful and delicious.


faizan Minhas
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I found the dough to be a bit dry, but the cookies were still tasty.


Kelsey Hunter
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These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still pretty good.


Hamza Mahadi
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I wasn't sure how I would feel about lemon sugar cookies, but I'm so glad I tried them! They're so delicious, and the lemon flavor is not overpowering.


Odin Fregoso
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These are the best lemon sugar cookies I've ever had. The lemon flavor is so bright and refreshing, and the cookies are perfectly soft and chewy.


Bright Bassey
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I love how easy these cookies are to make. I can whip up a batch in no time, and they always turn out perfectly.


Brayden McCormick
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These cookies were a huge hit at my holiday party! They're so big and fluffy, and the lemon flavor is perfect. I'll definitely be making these again.