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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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 don’t know how I missed this recipe! These look so perfect!!
I love anything citrus. These look delicious! Thanks for the recipe 🙂
I’m loving everything lemon right now and these sound incredible! I’m soooo making these next week!
OMG ….I made these this morning and I have to say…..THE BEST EVER LEMON COOKIE! Thanks for sharing this deeeeeeeelicious recipe!
Ansa
I made these today and they were yummy! The dough was really crumbly and I had to bring it together with my hands but it worked out just fine. I also flattened the tops of the cookies before I put them in the oven to get them to look just like your finished product 🙂 I’ve pinned the recipe for quick retrieval! Thanks for sharing.
made these yesterday! my family and friends loved them! there’s not even one left! definitely making them again soon… thank you so much for all your great recipes! they never fail..
There are times I’m not in the mood for a chocolate cookie, gasp, and I want something clean and fresh. These sound perfectly refreshing and delightful!
Yum! Britt loves lemon flavored treats and so I will be making these for him some time soon. Thanks for the recipe! Love you!
~Cecilia
Hi Glory! Made these cookies last night. Delicious! However, mine seemed to spread out more which made them flat. The flavor, however, was awesome! I made some notes to roll them smaller next time. My husband/daughter loved them!
I’m obsessed with lemon right now! It’s actually every man’s favorite in my family (my dad, my brother, my significant other), and they all request some sort of lemon treat for their birthday. With one birthday in July, one in August, and one in September, I’m going to need a lot of lemon recipes to make them happy and feel special! Love the idea of chewy cookies coated in sugar. I’m sure all of them would be absolutely thrilled!