Lemon Sugar Cookie Recipe

This lemon sugar cookie recipe makes light and flaky cookies with a refreshing citrus flavor. Fresh lemon zest and juice give them a bright taste, while a tangy lemon icing adds the perfect sweet finish. Easy to bake and impressive to serve, these cookies are a fresh twist on a classic favorite.

Course Dessert, Snacks

Cuisine American

Keyword Almond Cookie, apple dessert recipe, easy cookie, easy lemon cookie, easy lemon dessert recipe, iced lemon cookie, iced lemon dessert, lemon cookie, Lemon Dessert, lemon sugar cookie recipe, no cut out cookie

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Total Time 25

Servings cookies

Calories 114kcal

Author Janine Waite

Ingredients

Lemon Cookie Dough

1¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 tbsp cornstarch
¼ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
6 tbsp unsalted butter softened
½ cup granulated sugar
1 egg yolk (or 1 small egg for a slightly softer cookie)
½ tsp vanilla extract
1½ tsp lemon zest
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

Cookie Icing

1½ cups powdered sugar
3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (adjust for consistency)
1½ tsp lemon zest

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Cookie

In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt.
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
Beat in the egg yolk, vanilla, lemon zest, and lemon juice until combined.
Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir just until incorporated. Do not overmix.
Scoop dough into tablespoon-sized balls and place 2 inches apart on the baking sheet.
Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are set but centers still look slightly soft.
Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Lemon Icing

In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth.
Add zest and mix.
Generously drizzle or spread over cooled cookies. Allow to set for 15–20 minutes.

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