Lemon Sugar Cookies Recipe

Name: Lemon Sugar Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup reduced-calorie margarine, plus; 2 tablespoons reduced-calorie margarine; ⅔ cup sugar; 1 egg; ½ teaspoon lemon extract; 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind; ¾ teaspoon cream of tartar; ½ teaspoon baking soda; ⅛ teaspoon salt; vegetable oil cooking spray; 2 tablespoons sugar

Servings: persons

¼ cup reduced-calorie margarine, plus
2 tablespoons reduced-calorie margarine
⅔ cup sugar
1 egg
½ teaspoon lemon extract
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
¾ teaspoon cream of tartar
½ teaspoon baking soda
⅛ teaspoon salt
vegetable oil cooking spray
2 tablespoons sugar

1
Cream margarine; gradually add 2/3 c sugar, beating well at medium speed with an electric mixer (reduced-calorie margarine will separate while beating).
2
Add egg and lemon extract, beating well.
3
Combine flour, lemond rind, cream of tartar, soda, and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture, beating until well blended.
4
Cover and freeze dough 1 hour.
5
Shape dough into 1-inch balls.
6
Place on cookie sheets that have been coated with cooking spray.
7
Flatten cookied slightly.
8
Sprinkle cookies evenly with 2 tbl sugar.
9
Bake at 375 degrees for 8 minutes or until lightly browned.
10
Cool on wire racks.

389

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* 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: ¼ cup reduced-calorie margarine, plus, 2 tablespoons reduced-calorie margarine, ⅔ cup sugar, 1 egg, 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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