These wonderfully chewy cookies have a light lemon flavor from both the juice and zest. The sanding sugar on top adds sparkle and a bit of crunch. -Michael Vyskocil, Glen Rock, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 14 cookies.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs. Beat in lemon zest and juice. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, salt and cream of tartar; gradually beat into creamed mixture., Shape 1/4 cupfuls of dough into balls. Place 6 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Flatten to 3/4-in. thickness with bottom of a measuring cup. Lightly brush tops with water; sprinkle with coarse sugar., Bake until light brown, 12-15 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Store in airtight containers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 calories, Fat 14g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 147mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
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Hdogthebeast
[email protected]These cookies are perfect for any occasion. I've made them for parties, potlucks, and even just for a snack at home.
namagembe flavia
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but these cookies were so easy to make. I'm definitely going to try more recipes from this website.
Oppo A15
[email protected]I'm allergic to nuts, so I substituted the walnuts with chopped dried cranberries. The cookies were still delicious!
Gertrude Dekoker
[email protected]These cookies are amazing! I love the way the lemon zest and sugar create a crispy, crunchy coating.
Ghulam Rahim
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my cookies turned out dry and crumbly. I'm not sure what went wrong.
tsotne bajelidze
[email protected]These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still good. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
Sylvester Zulu
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of lemon desserts, but these cookies are an exception. They're perfectly sweet and tart, and the lemon flavor is not overpowering.
Beza Love
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make, even my kids can help. We love making them together and they always turn out delicious.
Yaqoob Baloch
[email protected]I love the giant size of these cookies! They're perfect for sharing or for enjoying all by yourself.
Mona saber Mona saber
[email protected]These are the best lemon sugar cookies I've ever had! The recipe is easy to follow and the cookies are always delicious.
onyegu magnus
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're soft and chewy with the perfect amount of lemon flavor.
Jayden McEwen
[email protected]These cookies were a hit at my last party! They're so easy to make and they taste delicious. I love the tangy lemon flavor.