Description
Soft Lemon Cookies are a delightful and refreshing treat that perfectly balance a soft, chewy texture with the zesty brightness of fresh lemons. Ideal for summer gatherings, these cookies feature a unique lemon-sugar coating and a drizzle of tangy icing, making them not only delicious but visually appealing as well. Whether you’re hosting a picnic, enjoying afternoon tea, or simply craving something sweet, these cookies will surely brighten any occasion. Easy to make and customizable, they’re a favorite among bakers of all skill levels.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup margarine (room temperature)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon extract
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A small amount of yellow food coloring (optional)
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar (for lemon sugar coating)
- 3 tablespoons lemon zest (from ~4 lemons)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for icing)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (for icing)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt; set aside.
- In a stand mixer, beat margarine until creamy. Gradually add sugar and mix well. Incorporate eggs one at a time, then add milk, lemon juice, lemon extract, vanilla extract, and optional food coloring.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just combined.
- Roll dough into 2-inch balls and coat in lemon-sugar mixture before placing on the cookie sheet.
- Bake for 13–14 minutes; let cool on wire racks before drizzling with icing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg