How to Make Creamy Lemon Sugar Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a delightful treat to satisfy your sweet tooth, then look no further than these creamy lemon sugar cookies. These cookies are the perfect combination of tangy lemon and sweet sugar, creating a mouthwatering flavor that will leave you craving more.

Made with simple ingredients and easy to follow instructions, these creamy lemon sugar cookies are perfect for novice bakers or experienced cooks alike. Whether you're whipping up a batch for a special occasion or simpl...

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon half-and-half
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 12 mins
  • Additional Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 52 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 2 dozen cookies

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 2 baking sheets lightly.
  • Combine 3 tablespoons white sugar and 1 tablespoon lemon juice together in a small bowl.
  • Beat sugar and butter with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. Beat egg yolks, 2 teaspoons lemon juice, and vanilla extract into butter mixture. Add flour, half-and-half, and baking soda; stir until dough is just combined.
  • Roll dough into walnut-size balls, coating each in the lemon sugar mixture and allowing excess to drip off. Place 2 inches apart onto prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden, 12 to 15 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minute before removing to a wire rack to cool completely, about 20 minutes more.
  • Nutrition

    186 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 55mg
    • Sodium: 109mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 26g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 16g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 8mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 23mg