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Lemon Sugar Cookies with Lemon Frosting

Lemon Sugar Cookies with Lemon Frosting for Sunny Days

These Lemon Sugar Cookies with Lemon Frosting are soft, chewy, and filled with zesty flavor—perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 4 minutes
Total Time 44 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Butter softened, room temperature
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 Large Eggs
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice always choose fresh
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Zest add more for extra zest
  • 2.5 cups All-Purpose Flour can be swapped with gluten-free blend
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 pinch Salt sea salt recommended
For the Lemon Frosting
  • 1/2 cup Butter softened, unsalted
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar adjust for sweetness preference
  • 1 dash Salt
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Zest
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice
  • Milk as needed to adjust frosting consistency

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • baking sheets
  • Spatula
  • Piping Bag

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Allow butter to soften at room temperature for about 30 minutes. Zest and juice your lemons, preheating the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Mix Cookie Dough
  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, lemon juice, and zest, mixing well. Gradually incorporate flour, baking powder, and salt until a soft dough forms.
Shape Cookies
  1. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions and roll into balls. Place on lined baking sheets, flatten slightly, and leave space for spreading.
Bake & Cool
  1. Bake for 9-10 minutes until lightly golden. Cool on sheet for 3-4 minutes, then transfer to wire racks.
Prepare Frosting
  1. Beat butter and powdered sugar until creamy. Add lemon juice, zest, and a dash of salt. Adjust with milk for desired consistency.
Frost Cookies
  1. Once cookies are cool, frost them generously. Use a spatula or piping bag for decoration.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.2mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container for 3-5 days at room temperature. Freeze before frosting for up to four months.

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