Lemonade Sugar Cookies
Brighten up your dessert table with these zesty and sweet Lemonade Sugar Cookies—soft, chewy, and bursting with tangy lemon flavor! Infused with fresh lemon juice and zest, these cookies deliver the perfect balance of tart citrus and buttery sweetness, making them a refreshing twist on a classic treat. Rolled in powdered sugar for a delicate, crackly finish, they bake up with irresistibly soft centers and lightly golden edges. With just 15 minutes of prep and a quick bake time, they’re the ultimate crowd-pleaser for summer picnics, afternoon tea, or anytime you crave a sunny burst of flavor. Perfectly simple yet delightfully unique, these lemonade cookies are sure to become your new favorite citrus-inspired dessert!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2.75 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next.
Mix in the fresh lemon juice and lemon zest until combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms. Avoid overmixing.
Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, portion out the dough and roll it into small balls.
Roll each dough ball in powdered sugar until fully coated and place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are slightly golden and the centers appear set but still soft.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve and enjoy your Lemonade Sugar Cookies with a cup of tea or a refreshing glass of lemonade!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4448 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 205.3 g | 263% | |
| Saturated Fat | 125.0 g | 625% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 889 mg | 296% | |
| Sodium | 1848 mg | 80% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 623.7 g | 227% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.2 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 364.6 g | ||
| Protein | 48.3 g | 97% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 169 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 17.5 mg | 97% | |
| Potassium | 607 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
