Lemon Sugar Cookies with Lemon Frosting
Delight in these easy lemon sugar cookies topped with creamy lemon frosting.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl For mixing dough and frosting.
- Baking sheet For baking cookies.
- Piping bag For decorating cookies with frosting.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 0.75 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1.5 tsp lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp lemon zest
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 cup butter, softened (for frosting)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 dash salt
- 1 Tbsp lemon zest (for frosting)
- 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice (for frosting)
- 1 Tbsp milk, if needed
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This step is crucial to ensure your cookies bake evenly.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. This usually takes about 2-3 minutes.
- Add in the eggs, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Beat until well combined, ensuring that all ingredients are thoroughly mixed.
- Gradually stir in the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until a dough forms. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to tough cookies.
- Roll the dough into tablespoon-sized balls and place them on lightly greased cookie sheets, leaving space for spreading.
- Flatten each ball with a glass dipped in sugar for a sweet touch.
- Bake for 9-10 minutes, or until the bottom is barely light brown. Keep an eye on them to prevent overbaking!
- Allow the cookies to sit on the pan for 3-4 minutes before transferring them to cooling racks.
- Once the cookies are completely cooled, prepare the frosting by beating together the softened butter, powdered sugar, salt, lemon zest, and lemon juice until creamy.
- If the frosting is too thick, add milk one tablespoon at a time until you reach your desired consistency.
- Frost the cooled cookies using a piping bag with a 1M star tip for a decorative touch, or simply spread the frosting with a spatula.
Notes
For a tangier flavor, increase the amount of lemon zest in both the cookie dough and frosting.