Lemon Sugar Cookies Recipe

Name: Lemon Sugar Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: for the cookie:; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup crisco; 1 cup sugar; 1 tsp vanilla; 1 egg; 1 tbsp lemon zest; 2 1/2 cups flour; 3/4 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp baking soda; 1 tbsp milk; 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice; for the frosting:; 1/4 cup butter, softened; 4oz cream cheese, softened; 1/2 tsp vanilla; 1/2 pound powdered sugar; pinch of salt; fresh lemon juice as needed

Servings: persons

for the cookie:
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup crisco
1 cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1 egg
1 tbsp lemon zest
2 1/2 cups flour
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tbsp milk
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
for the frosting:
1/4 cup butter, softened
4oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 tsp vanilla
1/2 pound powdered sugar
pinch of salt
fresh lemon juice as needed

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F. In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream butter, crisco, and sugar until fluffy. Add vanilla, egg, and lemon zest; mix. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, salt, and baking soda. Add dry ingredients to mixer and combine. Add milk and lemon juice, and stir until completely incorporated. Roll dough into Tablespoon-sized balls and place on a greased baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until cookies are just beginning to turn golden on the edges. Remove from oven and cool completely before frosting.
2
To make the frosting, beat butter and cream cheese until smooth and well mixed. Add vanilla. Add powdered sugar and salt. Stir. Mix in fresh lemon juice until the frosting reaches a spreadable consistency.

1134

kcal

Calories

Fat

167

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: for the cookie:, 1/2 cup butter, softened, 1/2 cup crisco, 1 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Lemon 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 Sugar Cookies

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