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

When life gives you lemons, make frosted lemon sugar cookies! These delicious treats combine the tangy taste of fresh lemons with the sweetness of sugar, resulting in a perfect balance of flavors. Whether you're a fan of citrus desserts or just looking for a new cookie recipe to try, these frosted lemon sugar cookies are sure to delight your taste buds and become a new favorite in your baking repertoire.

The cookie dough is infused with fresh lemon zest and juice, giving each bite a b...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter
  • 1 cup sugar (Optional)
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 2 cups flour
  • ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup white sugar, or as needed (Optional)
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 24 cookies

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Beat butter in a bowl with an electric mixer until creamy. Add 1 cup sugar, vegetables oil, lemon juice, and vanilla extract; mix to combine. Add egg and mix until thoroughly incorporated.
  • Sift together flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. Add flour mixture to the butter mixture; mix until well combined.
  • Pour 1/4 cup sugar into a small bowl. Form dough into 1-inch balls. Roll each ball into sugar to coat and place on an ungreased baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Remove from oven, transfer to a wire rack and cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • Mix together powdered sugar and lemon juice for the frosting in a small bowl until smooth. Pour frosting over cookies and allow to harden for at least 5 minutes before serving.
  • Nutrition

    167 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 18mg
    • Sodium: 81mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 21g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 13g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 4mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 28mg