Best 8 Moms Lemon Sugar Cookies Recipes

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In the realm of delectable treats, few can resist the allure of freshly baked lemon sugar cookies, evoking memories of childhood and the warmth of home. These sweet delights, often associated with the nurturing hands of mothers, have become a culinary staple, passed down through generations, each family cherishing their unique recipe. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, embarking on a culinary journey to find the ultimate recipe for "Mom's Lemon Sugar Cookies" can be an enriching experience. With countless variations and personal preferences, this article aims to guide you in selecting the perfect recipe that captures the essence of these classic cookies, bringing joy and satisfaction to your taste buds and those of your loved ones.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

LEMON SUGAR COOKIES



Lemon Sugar Cookies image

These are my favorite sugar cookies. The lemon adds a unique flavor. They sure are good with coffee when company comes. -Eula Forbes, Wagoner, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 11 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 cup canola oil
2 eggs
1 teaspoon lemon extract
4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
Additional sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat butter, sugars and oil until blended. Beat in eggs and extract. Combine flour, baking soda and cream of tartar; stir into butter mixture (dough will be stiff)., Roll into 1-in. balls; place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Press with bottom of a glass dipped in water, then in sugar. Bake 10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 106 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 49mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

MOM'S LEMON SUGAR COOKIES



Mom's Lemon Sugar Cookies image

These tender, soft sugar cookies have just a hint of lemon. If you like more lemon flavor, go ahead and kick it up a notch. It's also fantastic made with orange instead. -Nancy Foust, Stoneboro, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 23m

Yield about 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
2 teaspoons lemon extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk

Steps:

  • Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in lemon zest and extract. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours., Preheat oven to 375°. Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake until lightly browned, 7-10 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 88 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 95mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

LEMON VANILLA SUGAR COOKIES



Lemon Vanilla Sugar Cookies image

Provided by Wanna Make This?

Categories     dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 to 9 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (see Cook's Note)
1/8 teaspoon fine salt
1 stick unsalted butter (8 tablespoons), at room temperature
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest (about 1 large lemon)
1 large egg yolk
3/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
5 ounces white royal icing (marshmallow cream consistency for outlining and flooding, in piping bag with no tip)
5 ounces yellow royal icing (marshmallow cream consistency for outlining and flooding, in piping bag with no tip)

Steps:

  • Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Combine the flour and salt in a medium bowl and whisk to combine. Put the butter, granulated sugar, confectioners' sugar and lemon zest in a large bowl. Beat with an electric hand mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the egg yolk and vanilla and beat until well combined. Add the flour mixture in 2 batches and mix until just combined.
  • Scoop the dough with a 2-ounce cookie scoop, filling it fully with the dough. Then shape it into a straight-sided patty (like a hockey puck) that is 2 inches wide and 1/2 inch thick. Put the formed cookie on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat to make 7 to 8 more cookies and making sure there is at least 1 inch of space around each cookie on the baking sheet.
  • Bake until the cookies have spread out and flattened by about half and the bottoms are lightly browned, 10 to 12 minutes, rotating the pan once halfway through the cooking time. Let cool 10 minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.
  • Flip your cookies upside down so the flattest side is up. Use the yellow icing to make a thin line around the edge of each cookie. Then make 2 loops around the interior of the yellow border with the white icing and use a toothpick to fill in any gaps between the two colors. Fill in the middle space with the yellow icing and then make a circle with the white directly in the center. Immediately use a scribe or toothpick to lightly drag from the edge of the cookie to the middle to create the segments of your lemon. Repeat with the remaining cookies.
  • Let the icing dry and crust over or serve immediately.

LUCKY LEMON SUGAR COOKIES



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These lemony sugar cookies won't last long.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes about 6 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1/4 cup vegetable shortening
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons freshly grated lemon zest
Colored sanding sugar, for rolling

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line baking sheets with parchment paper; set aside. Whisk together flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Cream butter, shortening, and granulated sugar on medium-high speed in the bowl of a mixer with the paddle until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Mix in eggs and zest. Mix in flour mixture, scraping down sides of bowl as needed. Refrigerate dough 15 minutes.
  • Roll teaspoonfuls of dough into balls; roll in colored sugar. Place 2 inches apart on lined sheets. Bake until edges are set but centers are soft, 7 to 8 minutes. Cool on sheets 2 minutes; transfer to wire racks.

CREAMY LEMON SUGAR COOKIES



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Sugar cookies with a little lemon zing! Even better when they're cool.

Provided by Sam

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Lemon Dessert Recipes

Time 52m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons white sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
¾ cup white sugar
½ cup butter, softened
2 egg yolks
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon half-and-half
½ teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 2 baking sheets lightly.
  • Combine 3 tablespoons white sugar and 1 tablespoon lemon juice together in a small bowl.
  • Beat sugar and butter with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. Beat egg yolks, 2 teaspoons lemon juice, and vanilla extract into butter mixture. Add flour, half-and-half, and baking soda; stir until dough is just combined.
  • Roll dough into walnut-size balls, coating each in the lemon sugar mixture and allowing excess to drip off. Place 2 inches apart onto prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden, 12 to 15 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minute before removing to a wire rack to cool completely, about 20 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186.3 calories, Carbohydrate 25.9 g, Cholesterol 54.6 mg, Fat 8.6 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 108.6 mg, Sugar 15.8 g

LEMON SUGAR COOKIES



Lemon Sugar Cookies image

I adopted this recipe in 9/2006. The name alone was enough to get my attention as I love lemon. These have a VERY subtle lemon taste - they more like a sugar cookie actually.

Provided by Color Guard Mom

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 72-96 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup butter
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup sour cream
3 cups flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon lemon juice
sugar

Steps:

  • Cream butter and sugar.
  • Add sour cream; blend well.
  • Add vanilla and lemon juice or extract.
  • Add dry ingredients.
  • Chill 3 to 4 hours.
  • When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Grease cookie sheets.
  • Shape dough into small balls and roll in extra sugar.
  • Flatten balls using the bottom of a glass after arranging on cookie sheets.
  • Bake 10 minutes or until lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 61.4, Fat 2.9, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 7.5, Sodium 49.7, Carbohydrate 8.2, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 4.2, Protein 0.6

OLD-FASHIONED LEMON SUGAR COOKIES



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These large 3 1/4 inch cookies have a wonderful lemon flavor and a chewy texture. I prefer them without the sugar glaze, but it makes a classic cookie base for holiday frosting. I can't remember where I found this gem, I have modified it some. Our family has looked for a good sugar cookie recipe for years and just loves this one. I find that chilling the cookie dough before baking really helps in maintaining a "classic" shape during baking, but be sure to press the cookie before placing in the oven or they will be "gooey" in the center. I like to use an ice cream scoop that I found at Bed, Bath, and Beyond for a consistent volume. It is just slightly larger than 1 tablespoon. Perfect for these cookies. Hope you enjoy them as much as we do.

Provided by rfmnva

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 1h15m

Yield 48 cookies, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
6 g fresh lemon zest (1 lemon)
32 g fresh lemon juice (1 lemon)
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large whole eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Sift flour, baking soda, and salt into a bowl and set aside.
  • Put sugars and lemon zest in the bowl of an electric mixer (paddle attachment if available) and mix at medium speed for about 30 seconds (until well blended).
  • Add butter, mix at medium speed until pale and fluffy, about 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Mix in eggs, one at a time, at medium speed, then add lemon juice and continue mixing at medium speed for about 30 seconds.
  • Reduce speed and gradually add flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
  • Chill mixture for at least 15 minutes.
  • Drop cookie dough onto non-stick cookie sheets spaced 2 inches apart.
  • Place remaining cookie mixture in refrigerator and cookie sheet(s) in freeze for 15 minutes.
  • Using the flat bottom of a drinking glass, press the cookies till about 1/2 inch thick.
  • If desired, sprinkle cookies with sanding sugar and brush lightly with wet pastry brush. Sprinkle with more sanding sugar to taste.
  • Return to freezer for approximately 5 minutes.
  • Bake at 350° for 15 minutes.
  • Let cool on sheets for 3 minutes and transfer cookies to cookie rack and cool.
  • Repeat from step 8 till cookie mixture is depleted.
  • Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days.
  • Finished cookies should weigh just about 21 grams and measure about 3 1/4 inches in diameter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196.3, Fat 8.2, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 38, Sodium 84.8, Carbohydrate 28.9, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 16.9, Protein 2.2

LEMONGRASS SUGAR COOKIES RECIPE BY TASTY



Lemongrass Sugar Cookies Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: egg, egg yolk, flour, milk, sugar, butter, salt, baking powder, baking soda, vanilla, lemongrass paste

Provided by Hannah Schulz

Categories     Desserts

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 egg
1 egg yolk
2 ¼ cups flour
1 tablespoon milk
1 cup sugar
1 cup butter
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 teaspoons lemongrass paste

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients into the bowl of a heavy duty stand mixer. Mix on low speed, scraping along the side of the bowl constantly.
  • Once dough is thoroughly mixed, wrap it in plastic and chill the dough for an hour, and up to 2 days.
  • When you are ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Roll the dough out until ½-inch thick and cut into desired shapes. Bake for 10-12 minutes.
  • Transfer to a rack immediately after taking them out of the oven. Decorate as desired and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 422 calories, Carbohydrate 44 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 5 grams, Sugar 17 grams

Tips:

  • Use softened butter for easier creaming and a more uniform dough.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling and cutting to prevent the cookies from spreading too much in the oven.
  • Roll the dough to a thickness of 1/4 inch for a soft and chewy cookie, or 1/8 inch for a crispier cookie.
  • Use a sharp knife or cookie cutter to cut the dough into even shapes.
  • Bake the cookies in a preheated oven for a consistent bake.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before storing them in an airtight container.

Conclusion:

Moms' Lemon Sugar Cookies are a classic recipe that is easy to make and loved by people of all ages. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create delicious cookies that are perfect for any occasion. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a beginner, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite. So next time you're in the mood for a sweet treat, give Moms' Lemon Sugar Cookies a try. You won't be disappointed!

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