Healthy Recipes Healthy Cookie & Dessert Recipes Healthy Cookie Recipes Healthy Sugar Cookie Recipes Lemon Sugar Cookies These lemon sugar cookies are simple and delicious. A light hand with sugar and a touch of lemon makes them not overly sweet or tart with a soft, chewy texture. They're perfect for pairing with coffee or tea or serving alongside ice cream. By Sarah Epperson Loveless Published on October 20, 2020 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Active Time: 25 mins Total Time: 1 hrs 45 mins Servings: 36 Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 ½ cups granulated sugar ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened 1 large egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 tablespoon lemon zest, plus 3-4 tablespoons lemon juice (from 2 lemons), divided 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup white whole-wheat flour 1 teaspoon baking powder ¾ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon baking soda 2 cups confectioners' sugar Directions Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper. Beat sugar and butter in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment on medium speed until light and fluffy, 1 to 2 minutes. Add egg, beating until just incorporated. Add vanilla and lemon zest; beat until just incorporated. Whisk all-purpose flour, whole-wheat flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda together in a medium bowl. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, beating on low speed until incorporated, about 2 minutes, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours. Using a 1 1/2-inch cookie scoop (about 1 1/2 tablespoons), drop rounded scoops of dough 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Bake until slightly golden on the edges, 10 to 12 minutes. Let the cookies cool on the pans for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely, about 30 minutes. Combine confectioners' sugar and 3 tablespoons lemon juice in a small bowl; stir until smooth. If necessary, add the remaining 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached. Drizzle the lemon glaze evenly over the cookies. Tips Equipment: Parchment paper To make ahead: Prepare dough (Steps 2 & 3) and refrigerate for up to 1 day. Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 119 Calories 4g Fat 20g Carbs 1g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 36 Calories 119 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 20g 7% Dietary Fiber 1g 4% Total Sugars 15g Protein 1g 2% Total Fat 4g 5% Saturated Fat 3g 15% Cholesterol 15mg 5% Vitamin A 126IU 3% Sodium 20mg 1% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved