Lemon Slice Sugar Cookies Recipe

Name: Lemon Slice Sugar Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant lemon pudding mix; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 large egg, room temperature; 2 tablespoons 2% milk; 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; ICING:; 2/3 cup confectioners' sugar; 2 to 4 teaspoons lemon juice

Servings: persons

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant lemon pudding mix
1/2 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
2 tablespoons 2% milk
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
ICING:
2/3 cup confectioners' sugar
2 to 4 teaspoons lemon juice

1
In a large bowl, cream butter, pudding mix and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and milk. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture.
2
Divide dough in half. On a lightly floured surface, shape each into a 6-in.-long roll. Wrap in plastic; refrigerate until firm, about 3 hours.
3
Preheat oven to 375u00b0. Unwrap and cut dough crosswise into 1/2-in. slices. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased
4
. Bake until edges are light brown, 8-10 minutes. Cool on pans 2 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
5
In a small bowl, mix confectioners' sugar and enough lemon juice to reach a drizzling consistency. Drizzle over cookies. Let stand until set.
6
Dough can be made 2 days in advance. Wrap in plastic and place in a resealable bag. Store in the refrigerator.
7
Place wrapped logs in a freezer container and freeze. To use, unwrap frozen logs and cut into slices. Bake as directed, increasing time by 1-2 minutes.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened, 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant lemon pudding mix, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 large egg, room temperature, and more.

Yes, Lemon Slice Sugar 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 Slice Sugar Cookies

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