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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 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

CRISP LEMON SUGAR COOKIES



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I have had this recipe for about 40 years, and in that time I've made a few changes. These cookies are my husband's favorite, so I bake them for him almost every week. One of my daughter's friends still remembers having these special treats when she stopped in on her way home from school. -Dollie Ainley, Doniphan, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield about 6-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup butter-flavored shortening
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 tablespoon milk
2 teaspoons lemon extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Additional sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, milk and extracts. Combine the flour, salt and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture. , Shape into 1-in. balls or drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Flatten with a glass dipped in sugar. , Bake at 400° for 9-11 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Immediately remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 96 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 87mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

LEMON CRINKLE COOKIES



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Delicious, chewy cookies with loads of lemon flavor and a crinkle effect.

Provided by hantie96

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Lemon Dessert Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon baking soda
1 cup white sugar
½ cup butter, softened
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon extract
1 lemon, zested and juiced
1 drop yellow food coloring, or as desired
¾ cup powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Sift flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda together in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  • Beat sugar and butter together in a large bowl using a handheld electric mixer or a stand mixer with the paddle attachment until creamy. Beat in egg, vanilla extract, lemon extract, lemon zest and juice, and yellow food coloring. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and mix once more, making sure everything is combined. Add flour mixture and mix until just combined.
  • Cover bowl and refrigerate cookie dough for 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  • Scoop dough using a cookie scoop or spoon into roughly 1 1/2-inch rounds. Slightly flatten cookies to 1/2-inch thickness.
  • Pour powdered sugar into a shallow bowl. Place flattened rounds in powdered sugar and cover until well coated. Remove with a fork or spoon and place on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cookies are no longer glossy and have a matte look, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 3 to 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 114.4 calories, Carbohydrate 18.8 g, Cholesterol 17 mg, Fat 4.1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 66 mg, Sugar 12.2 g

LEMON CRISP COOKIES



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These quick-to-fix treats are a snap to make using a boxed cake mix. The sunny yellow color, big lemon flavor and delightful crunch are sure to bring smiles. -Julia Livingston, Frostproof, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package lemon cake mix (regular size)
1 cup crisp rice cereal
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients (dough will be crumbly). Shape into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. , Bake 10-12 minutes or until set. Cool 1 minute; remove from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 189mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CRISPY LEMON COOKIES



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Make and share this Crispy Lemon Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by pink cook

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 27m

Yield 36 cookies, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon rind
1 cup unsalted butter
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350ºF.
  • Bring lemon juice to a simmer in a saucepan over medium heat; cook until reduced by half.
  • Add in 1/2 cup butter and stir until melted.
  • Sift flour, baking powder and salt together in a bowl.
  • Cream remaining butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add egg and lemon butter.
  • Mix until pale, about 3 minutes.
  • Mix in vanilla.
  • Add in flour and mix well.
  • Form 1-1/2" balls and drop them onto cookie sheets lined with parchment paper.
  • Bake until lightly browned, 12-15 minutes.
  • Cool on rack and store in airtight container, (if they last that long!).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.5, Fat 16, SaturatedFat 9.9, Cholesterol 58.3, Sodium 135.7, Carbohydrate 31.5, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 15, Protein 2.9

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.

SESAME LEMON CRISPS



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These delicate cookies are elegant and lovely for any holiday gathering. They also would be suitable for an afternoon tea. The lemon and sesame seeds make this cookie perfect for an international spread for a buffet. Impress your friends with these easy to make cookies!

Provided by CAMELLIA JEFFERY

Categories     Desserts     Cookies

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ cup butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 ½ teaspoons lemon zest
1 egg, beaten
½ cup sesame seeds, toasted
1 cup all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon baking powder

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) Grease cookie sheets. Set aside.
  • Spread sesame seeds in 9x9 inch baking pan. Toast in the oven for 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from oven and cool. Increase oven temperature to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Melt butter and cool a bit. Stir in sugar, lemon rind, egg, sesame seeds, flour, and baking powder.
  • Drop by 1/2 teaspoonfuls onto cookie sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie. Bake for 10 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 1 to 2 minutes before removing from cookie sheets. Cool cookies on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 518.2 calories, Carbohydrate 65.9 g, Cholesterol 86 mg, Fat 26.8 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Sodium 183.6 mg, Sugar 42.9 g

QUICKY LEMON CRISP COOKIES



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Make and share this Quicky Lemon Crisp Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Marie

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 18m

Yield 72 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
2 (3 ounce) packages instant lemon pudding mix
3 eggs

Steps:

  • Cream shortening, then add flour baking soda and salt.
  • Mix well and add sugar and the pudding mixes and blend well.
  • Add eggs and mix.
  • Drop by teaspoon on greased cookie sheet and bake at 375 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 54.2, Fat 2.4, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 8.8, Sodium 55.6, Carbohydrate 7.7, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 2.8, Protein 0.6

LEMON SOUR CREAM COOKIES



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Sour cream cookies with a lemon twist. These are a big hit in my family and I hope they will be as well in yours. These cookies are similar to miniature cakes. Delish!

Provided by Emily's Delicious Delectables

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Lemon Dessert Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
½ cup white sugar
½ cup sour cream
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon lemon extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 2 cookie sheets.
  • Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a small bowl.
  • Cream butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed. Gradually add sugar and beat until light and fluffy. Beat in sour cream, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and lemon extract. Reduce speed to low; beat in dry ingredients just until blended.
  • Drop tablespoonfuls of dough on the prepared cookie sheets, spacing them 1 inch apart.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cookies are set and edges are golden, 10 to 12 minutes. Cool for 1 minute. Use a wide metal spatula to transfer the cookies to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 71.6 calories, Carbohydrate 8.4 g, Cholesterol 9.7 mg, Fat 3.9 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 40.4 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

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

QUICK LEMON CRISPS



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This recipe was given to me years ago while visiting an aunt in Iowa. It is so easy that even my sister who can't bake to save her life, got them to turn out.

Provided by v monte

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     International Cookie Recipes     American Cookie Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 72

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups all-purpose flour
¾ teaspoon baking soda
1 pinch salt
¾ cup shortening
1 cup white sugar
2 (3 ounce) packages instant lemon pudding mix
3 eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Sift flour with baking soda and salt. Cream shortening, and then add sugar and pudding mix. Cream until light and fluffy. Add eggs and mix well; then add flour mixture. Mix until well-blended. Drop teaspoonfuls of dough onto greased baking sheets.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 55.5 calories, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 7.8 mg, Fat 2.4 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 52.4 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

CRISP LEMON CAKE MIX COOKIES



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These super easy lemon cake mix cookies will become your go-to recipe when you want to satisfy your craving for a bit of lemon flavor.

Provided by EAForsythe

Time 20m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (15.25 ounce) package lemon cake mix
1 cup crispy rice cereal (such as Rice Krispies®)
1 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 large egg, slightly beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Blend cake mix, cereal, melted butter, and egg together in a bowl.
  • Form dough into 1-inch balls and place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown around the edges, 9 to 12 minutes. Cool for 1 minute before transferring from the cookie sheet to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101.1 calories, Carbohydrate 9.6 g, Cholesterol 21.8 mg, Fat 6.7 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 95.5 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

LEMON CRISP COOKIES



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Make and share this Lemon Crisp Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by cookalot 2

Categories     Dessert

Time 38m

Yield 60 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup butter
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 tablespoon lemon rind
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 3/4 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
granulated sugar
grated lemon rind

Steps:

  • Cream butter and sugar.
  • Beat in lemon rind and juice,.
  • Combine flour salt, baking soda, and ginger.
  • add to creamed mixture.
  • Cover and refrigerate until firm.
  • Shape dough into cylinder 1 3/4 inch in diameter.
  • Wrap in plastic and chill until very firm or freeze.
  • Cut into very thin 1/8" or less.
  • Place on greased baking sheets.
  • If desired sprinkle with topping.
  • Bake 375 for 6-8 min until very lightly browned.
  • Let cool for 5 min before removing from pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 41.2, Fat 1.6, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 42, Carbohydrate 6.2, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 3.4, Protein 0.5

LEMON COOKIES FROM SCRATCH



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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

1 cup white sugar
½ cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons fresh lemon zest
2 eggs
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ cup powdered sugar

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

CRISP LITTLE LEMON COOKIES



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I have not tried this recipe. I got it from Parish Pickens From Lakeshore United Methodist. The recipe was submitted by Arlene Johnston.

Provided by internetnut

Categories     Dessert

Time 24m

Yield 3-4 dozen, 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

18 ounces lemon cake mix with pudding
1 cup crisp rice cereal
1/2 cup margarine, melted
1 egg, slightly beaten

Steps:

  • Combine cake mix, margarine, and egg; blend well. Fold in cereal.
  • Form 1-inch balls, pressing firmly onto ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake at 350 for 9-12 minutes, or until golden brown around edges.
  • Cool 1 minute. Remove from cookie sheet.

CRISPY LEMON COOKIES



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Crispy thin cookies with great flavor. I got this recipe from the back of a "Florida Crystals" Natural Cane Sugar bag

Provided by LooWho

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 9-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup butter, room temperature
1 cup sugar (preferably natural cane)
2 1/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sour cream
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon lemon extract
1 cup powdered sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
zest from 1/2 lemon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Cream the butter and sugar until smooth.
  • Add the flour, sour cream, baking soda and lemon extract and blend until smooth.
  • Divide dough in half and place each half on a piece of wax paper. Roll each section into a 2 inch log and freeze until firm.
  • Remove 1 log at a time, slice dough into 1/8 inch slices.
  • Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake until edges are golden brown.
  • Remove from oven, cool for 1 minute, remove from pan and cool on rack.
  • Drizzle with icing if desired.
  • For Lemon Icing: Mix all ingredients until smooth. Drizzle over cookies. Let icing dry before storing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 447.9, Fat 22.1, SaturatedFat 13.8, Cholesterol 57, Sodium 254.3, Carbohydrate 59.9, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 35.4, Protein 3.6

CRISP LEMON SUGAR COOKIES



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Make and share this Crisp Lemon Sugar Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 25m

Yield 40 cookies (approximately)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 tablespoon milk
2 teaspoons lemon extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon lemon rind or 1 tablespoon lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
additional sugar

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, cream butter, shortening and sugar.
  • Add the egg, milk and extracts. Combine the flour, salt, leon rind, and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture.
  • Shape into 1-in. balls or drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
  • Flatten with a glass dipped in sugar.
  • Bake at 400 degrees F for 9-11 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
  • Immediately remove to wire racks to cool.

SOFT LEMON COOKIES FROM SCRATCH



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These delicious cookies have a kick of lemon flavor, and they're made from scratch rather than a box mix like the majority of recipes out there. This recipe was created because I absolutely love lemon-flavored desserts, but have an allergy to artificial colorants and dyes used in food. Following this recipe as written, you can take comfort in knowing you're not feeding your children any artificial colorings.

Provided by Susan

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Lemon Dessert Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 14

cooking spray
1 cup white sugar
½ cup butter, softened
¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
3 tablespoons freshly grated lemon zest, preferably organic
1 egg
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons powdered sugar for sprinkling

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet with cooking spray.
  • Cream sugar and butter in a bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add lemon juice, lemon zest, egg, and vanilla extract; mix on low speed to combine, scraping down the sides of the bowl to incorporate everything evenly.
  • Combine 1 1/2 cups flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a small bowl. Add to the sugar mixture slowly, mixing on low speed until just incorporated. Mix in the remaining 2 tablespoons flour.
  • Place 1/2 cup powdered sugar in a small bowl. Scoop out teaspoonfuls of cookie dough, roll in powdered sugar, and place on the prepared baking sheet, 1 to 2 inches apart.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cookies are light brown on the edges, 9 to 11 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool for 3 minutes on the cookie sheet. Transfer to a cooling rack and sprinkle with additional powdered sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 91.1 calories, Carbohydrate 14.7 g, Cholesterol 14.3 mg, Fat 3.3 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 58.3 mg, Sugar 9.3 g

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EASY LEMON COOKIES (VEGAN + GF) - MINIMALIST BAKER RECIPES
Then we form the dough into a disc and let it chill in the refrigerator for a quick 5-10 minutes. Chilling isn’t essential, but it makes it easier to roll out the dough since coconut oil is prone to melting. Next, we cut the dough into cookie …
From minimalistbaker.com


BEST CHEWY LEMON SUGAR COOKIE RECIPE - DELISH
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. In another large bowl using a hand mixer, beat together butter, sugars, and lemon zest.
From delish.com


CRISPY & THIN LEMON COOKIES (CATS' TONGUES) - KATE-COOKS
While the recipe begins with a classic creaming of butter and sugar, that’s where the traditional methods end. Egg white and piping the batter onto the baking sheet results in a super thin, crispy cookie that has quickly become a household favorite. I upped the amount of zest and added in the zest of 1 whole Meyer lemon and 1 medium grapefruit.
From kate-cooks.com


LEMON SNAPS: CRISPY LEMON COOKIES - RESTLESS CHIPOTLE
Preheat oven to 375F. Cream butter and sugar together until fluffy. Beat in the eggs. Add the lemon juice, zest, and extract. Mix the dry ingredients and stir in until well blended. Roll dough between your hands to form walnut sized balls.
From restlesschipotle.com


EASY LEMON COOKIES (SOFT AND CHEWY) - SWEETEST MENU
Preheat oven to 180 C (350 F) standard / 160 C (320 F) fan-forced. Line two baking trays with baking or parchment paper. In a large mixing bowl, add butter and sugar. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until pale and creamy. Add vanilla and egg and beat again until combined.
From sweetestmenu.com


31 LEMON COOKIES FOR LEMON LOVERS ONLY - TASTE OF HOME
Lemon Blueberry Whoopie Pies. These whoopie pies are soft, cakey cookies studded with tart, juicy blueberries and filled with tangy cream cheese frosting. I take them to family and school events and they are always the first thing gone! Be sure to continually scrape the sides of the bowl with a spatula while making the batter and frosting.
From tasteofhome.com


THIN CRISP LEMON COOKIES - SAVOR THE BEST
Preheat the oven to 325°F. Add the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt together, whisk to combine, and reserve until needed. Using an electric mixer, beat the butter and sugar until well combined. Add the lemon oil, lemon juice, and lemon zest, and mix until well blended.
From savorthebest.com


LEMON COOKIE RECIPES | MARTHA STEWART
Lemon zest is mixed with softened butter and then a combination of granulated and light brown sugars. Then, eggs and lemon juice are added to the mix. The mixture is combined with the usual dry ingredients— flour, baking soda, and salt —then rolled and baked to perfection.
From marthastewart.com


CHEWY SOFT LEMON COOKIES | CHEW OUT LOUD
Preheat oven to 350F, with rack on lower middle position. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt until well combined. Set aside. In the bowl of a stand mixer, blend togehter the butter, sugar, and zest on medium high speed using paddle attachment.
From chewoutloud.com


CRISPY LEMON-GINGER SANDWICH COOKIES RECIPE - SERIOUS EATS
Directions. For the Dough: Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position and preheat to 350°F (180°C). In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, combine sugar, butter, molasses, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and lemon zest. Mix on low until moistened, then increase to medium and cream until soft and light, about ...
From seriouseats.com


LEMON SUGAR COOKIES | LEMONS + ZEST
Preheat oven to 350°F. In a small bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Whisk together to combine. In a medium bowl, using a hand or standing mixer, cream the butter, brown sugar and ¾c sugar until light and fluffy. (about 3-4 minutes or so). Add in egg, lemon zest and vanilla and beat until combined.
From lemonsandzest.com


THE BEST LEMON COOKIES - LIVE WELL BAKE OFTEN
Instructions. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or in a large mixing bowl using a handheld mixer, beat the butter and granulated sugar together for 1 to 2 minutes or until well combined.
From livewellbakeoften.com


CRISPY LEMON BUNNY COOKIES - ANOTHER HEALTHY RECIPE BY FAMILICIOUS
Divide the dough in half. Cover one half with plastic foil and immediately refrigerate it. Divide the other half in 3 equal parts (or 4 if you want to add another color) and place them in different (small) mixing bowls. To each dough ball add one or two drops of …
From familicious.net


LEMON COWBOY COOKIES - ACCIDENTAL HAPPY BAKER
In a large mixing bowl cream together the butter and vegetable shortening. Add both the brown sugar and white sugar and beat until light and fluffy. Add the eggs and lemon extract, beating until the eggs have been completely mixed in well. Measure the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt into a separate bowl.
From accidentalhappybaker.com


LEMON COOKIES - I HEART EATING
Preheat oven to 375 F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mat. Drop by 1.5 tablespoon scoops (a medium cookie scoop) onto prepared baking sheets. Bake until edges are firm with no color, about 7-10 minutes. Let cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack and let cool.
From ihearteating.com


CHEWY LEMON ICED COOKIES RECIPE - ONE HOT OVEN
Step 1. With a stand mixer or a hand mixer and a large bowl, beat the room temperature butter, brown sugar, and the egg to combine for 3-4 minutes, this will add air into the mixture and helps dissolve the sugar. Step 2. Next, mix in the corn syrup and lemon juice.
From onehotoven.com


LEMON CRINKLE COOKIES - LAUREN'S LATEST
Whip in vanilla, egg, lemon zest and juice. Scrape sides and mix again. Stir in flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder slowly until just combined. Scrape sides of the bowl and mix again briefly. Pour powdered sugar onto a large plate. Roll a heaping teaspoon of dough into a ball and roll in powdered sugar.
From laurenslatest.com


LEMON COOKIES | KING ARTHUR BAKING
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease (or line with parchment) two baking sheets. In a small bowl, stir together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, and lemon juice powder. Set aside. In a separate bowl, beat together the butter, sugars, and lemon zest until creamy. Add the vanilla and lemon extracts and egg, beating until well incorporated.
From kingarthurbaking.com


SOFT AND CHEWY LEMON COOKIES - AVERIE COOKS
How to Make Lemon Cookies. Cream together the butter, sugars, egg, and lemon extract. Add in the lemon zest, honey, and optional food coloring, followed by the dry ingredients. Using a 1/4 cup measure, scoop the cookie dough into balls and chill for at least 3 hours.
From averiecooks.com


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