There is something about sunny spring weather that gets me thinking about fresh citrus flavors. These Chewy Lemon Sugar Cookies are a perfect spring treat! And these cookies are so delicious, and simple to make, I know I’ll be making them all though the year!
These sweet and chewy cookies have a subtle lemon flavor, and just the perfect amount of crisp on the outside. Everyone in my house loved them!!
These simple, yet delicious Chewy Lemon Sugar Cookies are one of my new favorite cookies! They’re a perfect lunch box or picnic treat, or a delicious addition to any cookie tray.
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Happy baking!!
How to Make Chewy Lemon Sugar Cookies
Chewy Lemon Sugar Cookies
These sweet, rich, and Chewy Lemon Sugar Cookies are flavored with freshly grated lemon zest, vanilla extract, and a buttery dough. You’re going to love how the bright citrus flavor is perfectly balanced so it’s refreshing on your tongue rather than overpowering. Serve these cookies to your guests for a light sweet treat!
Ingredients
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- 2 zest of lemons 2-3 teaspoons
- 1 egg
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- ½ cup granulated sugar or sanding sugar, for rolling cookies
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350*F and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or Silpat type baking mats.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
- Using an electric mixer, beat the butter until smooth. Add 1 1/2 cups sugar and blend until fully incorporated.
- Add lemon zest, egg, vanilla and lemon juice and blend until fully combined.
- While mixing on low, slowly pour in the bowl of dry ingredients. Mix just until all of the ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Use a 2 Tablespoon sized cookie scoop to scoop dough. Roll balls of dough in a small bowl with sugar, then place about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake cookies 8-9 minutes or until cookies are set around the edges and slightly puffy. Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 3-4 minutes before moving to a cooling rack.
Notes
Roll the cookies in white or light yellow sanding sugar (versus granulated sugar) for a bit of extra sparkle. Sanding sugar is sold in most craft stores near the cake decorating items.
Nutrition
Calories: 127kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 71mgPotassium: 13mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 164IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 7mgIron: 1mg
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I’ve been a bit obsessed with lemon lately, so I decided to give these a try. They are PERFECT! They are so soft and chewy, with the perfect amount of lemon flavor. And with it being such an easy recipe, I will definitely be making these again and again! They turned out exactly how I hoped they would. Thanks for such a great recipe!
I love lemon flavored cookies, especially when they’re soft and chewy like these ones. And coated in a light layer of sanding sugar? Sounds delicious!
yum….a cookie without royal…that’d be a wonderful change in my house! I can tell they would be perfectly chewy…
I did not used to like lemon, but now that I do, these sound wonderful! I think they would be good to ship to my son at college, also. Thank you!
These sound totally amazing! I’ve been craving a lemon dessert lately…plus, I haven’t made cookies in a while!
Those are so pretty!
It’s a rainy day here in Christchurch, New Zealand. I needed some sunshine and just made these to have with a cup of tea – delicious! Thank you for sharing your lovely recipes Glory!
Love the look of these cookies, am on a lemon kick at the moment! Made lemon squares for the first time this weekend, these might have to be next!
These are perfect! I am SO craving Lemon cookies. LOVE these!!
These cookies look so yummy!! love the recipe!
Katrina, I don’t thank you enough for your consistent commenting!! I really do appreciate you!