HOMEMADE LEMON SUGAR COOKIES

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These light cookies are crisp on the outside and soft inside, making it hard to eat just one! I most often bake them for Christmas and Valentine's Day.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield about 13 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups butter, softened
4 cups confectioners' sugar
4 large eggs
3 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons half-and-half cream
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
6-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
Sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in lemon juice, cream and lemon zest. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until easy to handle., On a lightly floured surface, roll out to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with 2-1/2-in. cookie cutters dipped in flour. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Sprinkle with sugar. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 108 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 75mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Louie
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These cookies are so easy to make, and they turn out perfectly every time. I love the way the lemon sugar coating melts in my mouth. The cookies are also really soft and chewy. I'll definitely be making these again.


Rdx King
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I'm not a huge fan of lemon desserts, but I decided to give these cookies a try. I'm so glad I did! The lemon sugar coating is not overpowering, and it pairs perfectly with the soft and chewy cookie. I'll definitely be making these again.


Jamelyn Hambrick
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These cookies are the perfect combination of sweet and tangy. The lemon sugar coating is not overpowering, and it pairs perfectly with the soft and chewy cookie. I'll definitely be making these again.


Rajen Yadav
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I'm a big fan of lemon desserts, so I was really excited to try these cookies. I wasn't disappointed! The lemon sugar coating is perfectly tart and sweet, and the cookies are soft and chewy. I'll definitely be making these again.


Cindy Davidson
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These cookies are so easy to make, and they turn out perfectly every time. I love the way the lemon sugar coating melts in my mouth. The cookies are also really soft and chewy. I'll definitely be making these again.


Israr Subhan
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I'm not a huge fan of lemon desserts, but I decided to give these cookies a try. I'm so glad I did! The lemon sugar coating is not overpowering, and it pairs perfectly with the soft and chewy cookie. I'll definitely be making these again.


Durjoy Sd
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These cookies are the perfect combination of sweet and tangy. The lemon sugar coating is not overpowering, and it pairs perfectly with the soft and chewy cookie. I'll definitely be making these again.


Jessie Hogsett
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I'm a big fan of lemon desserts, so I was really excited to try these cookies. I wasn't disappointed! The lemon sugar coating is perfectly tart and sweet, and the cookies are soft and chewy. I'll definitely be making these again.


Raghad
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These cookies are so delicious! I love the way the lemon sugar coating melts in my mouth. The cookies are also really soft and chewy. I'll definitely be making these again.


Harisharan Bhandari
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I've made these cookies several times now, and they always turn out great. They're so easy to make, and they're always a hit with my friends and family. I love the combination of the sweet and tangy lemon sugar coating with the soft and chewy cookie.


Bheki Mahlangu
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I'm not a huge fan of lemon desserts, but I decided to give these cookies a try. I'm so glad I did! The lemon sugar coating is not overpowering, and it pairs perfectly with the soft and chewy cookie. I'll definitely be making these again for my next


Adeo Mpalanzi
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These cookies were a hit with my family! They were so easy to make and turned out perfectly. The lemon sugar coating gave them a delightful tangy sweetness that balanced out the rich flavor of the butter. I will definitely be making these again.