Lemon Sugar Cookies Recipe

Name: Lemon Sugar Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 whole Lemons; 1 cup Unsalted Butter; 1 cup Granulated Sugar; 1 teaspoon Cream Of Tartar; 1 teaspoon Citric Acid; 1/2 teaspoons Baking Soda; 1/4 teaspoons Salt; 1 whole Large Egg; 1-1/4 teaspoon Almond Extract, Divided; 3 cups All-purpose Flour; 3 cups Powdered Sugar; 1 Tablespoon Corn Syrup

Servings: persons

2 whole Lemons
1 cup Unsalted Butter
1 cup Granulated Sugar
1 teaspoon Cream Of Tartar
1 teaspoon Citric Acid
1/2 teaspoons Baking Soda
1/4 teaspoons Salt
1 whole Large Egg
1-1/4 teaspoon Almond Extract, Divided
3 cups All-purpose Flour
3 cups Powdered Sugar
1 Tablespoon Corn Syrup

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["Zest lemons. Then squeeze juice from lemons and strain the juice to remove seeds. Set both the zest and the juice aside.", "Cream butter with granulated sugar, cream of tartar, citric acid (optional), soda, and salt. Beat in zest from both lemons. Beat in egg, 1 tablespoon of the lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon almond extract. Stir in flour. Using a 1 1/2"" cookie scoop, gather dough on scoop pressing to flatten and level. Place on cookie sheets with rounded sides up, flattening tops slightly. Bake for 11 minutes at 350F rotating pans half way through. Cool.", "Mix powdered sugar, corn syrup, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon almond extract, adding additional juice or sugar to proper consistency. Pour over cookie tops."]

1479

kcal

Calories

Fat

220

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 whole Lemons, 1 cup Unsalted Butter, 1 cup Granulated Sugar, 1 teaspoon Cream Of Tartar, 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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