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SOFT AND CHEWY LEMON SUGAR COOKIES



Soft and Chewy Lemon Sugar Cookies image

The perfect soft and chewy lemon sugar cookies that stay soft! A must make dessert for Spring or any time!

Provided by Rachel

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 C unsalted butter (softened)
1 1/4 C granulated sugar (divided)
zest of 1 lemon
2 Tb lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
1 large egg
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
2 C all purpose flour

Steps:

  • In a large bowl or stand mixer, cream together butter and 1 cup granulated sugar. Beat until light and fluffy. Mix in zest, lemon juice, egg and vanilla. Scrape bowl as needed. With mixer running on low, slowly incorporate baking soda, salt and flour. Continue mixing until well combined and no streaks remain. Transfer batter to a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, roughly 2-4 hours or overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper.
  • Use a medium scoop to portion dough. Shape into smooth balls. Coat well in remaining 1/4 cup granulated sugar. Space 3 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake for 12-14 minutes. Allow cookies to rest on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Store cooled cookies in an airtight container for up to several days.

LEMON SUGAR COOKIES



Lemon Sugar Cookies image

These are my favorite sugar cookies. The lemon adds a unique flavor. They sure are good with coffee when company comes. -Eula Forbes, Wagoner, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 11 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 cup canola oil
2 eggs
1 teaspoon lemon extract
4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
Additional sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat butter, sugars and oil until blended. Beat in eggs and extract. Combine flour, baking soda and cream of tartar; stir into butter mixture (dough will be stiff)., Roll into 1-in. balls; place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Press with bottom of a glass dipped in water, then in sugar. Bake 10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 106 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 49mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

MOM'S LEMON SUGAR COOKIES



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These tender, soft sugar cookies have just a hint of lemon. If you like more lemon flavor, go ahead and kick it up a notch. It's also fantastic made with orange instead. -Nancy Foust, Stoneboro, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 23m

Yield about 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
2 teaspoons lemon extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk

Steps:

  • Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in lemon zest and extract. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours., Preheat oven to 375°. Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake until lightly browned, 7-10 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 88 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 95mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

LEMON SUGAR COOKIES



Lemon Sugar Cookies image

Somehow these achieve this amazing chewy texture yet stay light and soft. Lemony and sweet. Caramelized and golden brown on the bottom. The granulated sugar on the outside kind of disappears, but gives a hint of sheen and crispiness on the outside. These are exactly what you want when you think "lemon sugar cookie".

Provided by Marianne Williams

Categories     Lemon Cookies

Time 2h35m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 (3.4 ounce) package instant lemon pudding mix
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
2 cups white sugar, divided
⅓ cup packed light brown sugar
2 teaspoons lemon zest
1 ½ cups unsalted butter, melted
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Whisk together flour, pudding mix, salt, baking powder, and baking soda in a large bowl; set aside.
  • Combine white sugar, brown sugar, and lemon zest in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix on medium speed to release oils of lemon zest into sugar, and until fragrant, about 20 seconds. Add melted butter and mix on medium speed until smooth, about 20 seconds. Add eggs, lemon juice, and vanilla and mix until smooth, about 20 seconds. Add flour mixture to butter mixture and mix on medium-low speed until just combined (be sure not to overmix), about 20 seconds. Scrape down sides and bottom of bowl and mix for 2 more seconds.
  • Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours, up to overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) with racks on upper and lower third of oven. Place remaining 1/2 cup sugar on a shallow plate and set aside. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Remove cookie dough from refrigerator and scoop with a spoon or ice-cream scoop into 2 1/2 ounce balls. Roll with hands to form an even ball and roll in sugar. Place about 1 1/2-inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
  • Place baking sheets on upper and lower racks and bake until cookies have spread, are starting to crackle on top, and are golden brown around the edges, 15 to 18 minutes, rotating pans and switching racks halfway through. Remove and let cool slightly on baking sheets, about 5 minutes. Transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266.1 calories, Carbohydrate 37.6 g, Cholesterol 46 mg, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 188 mg

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