Lemon Drop Cookies Recipe

Name: Lemon Drop Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup butter, softened; ¾ cup sugar; 1 ½ tablespoons finely grated lemons, rind of; ½ teaspoon baking powder; ½ teaspoon baking soda; ¼ teaspoon salt; 1 egg, lightly beaten; ½ cup sour cream; ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice; 2 cups all-purpose flour (adding additional flour in 1/4 cup increments until you get a nice looking dough that is neither too); ¼ cup sugar; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Servings: persons

½ cup butter, softened
¾ cup sugar
1 ½ tablespoons finely grated lemons, rind of
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 egg, lightly beaten
½ cup sour cream
⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
2 cups all-purpose flour (adding additional flour in 1/4 cup increments until you get a nice looking dough that is neither too)
¼ cup sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2
Cream together butter and sugar; add lemon peel, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, beating after each addition and beating until all is combined.
3
In a small bowl, stir together egg, sour cream, and lemon juice.
4
Add egg mixture to creamed mixture, stirring until it is well combined.
5
Add flour to mixture, mixing well.
6
Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto a greased cookie sheet 3-inches apart.
7
Bake in preheated oven 8 minutes or until firm.
8
Prepare glaze while cookies are baking.
9
While cookies are still warm, brush tops with glaze.
10
Cool on wire rack.

719

kcal

Calories

Fat

101

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup butter, softened, ¾ cup sugar, 1 ½ tablespoons finely grated lemons, rind of, ½ teaspoon baking powder, and more.

Yes, Lemon Drop Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Lemon Drop Cookies

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