If you’re looking for the perfect lemon cookie recipes for your next special occasion or gathering, we’ve got you covered!
From soft and chewy lemon sandwich cookies to lemon thumbprints, these 18 recipes are sure to satisfy any lemon lover’s sweet tooth. Whether you’re looking for a fun twist on a classic cookie or a unique recipe to impress your family and friends, these lemon cookie recipes will be a hit.
So get ready to pucker up and get baking — these recipes are bursting with lemon flavor and are sure to be a crowd favorite!
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Raspberry Lemon Cookies
These raspberry lemon cookies are ultra soft and chewy - quick and easy to make and so tasty everyone loves them. One of the best cookies I've made!
These soft and chewy lemon cookies use lemon zest and fresh squeezed lemon juice to get that perfect lemon flavor! Do yourself a flavor and make a batch or two right now!
Fluffy, light drop cookies containing lemon zest, topped with slightly sweet and tart lemon glaze. These Lemon Drop Cookies are the perfect non-chocolate holiday cookies!
Sunshine Lemon Cookies packed with freshly squeezed lemon juice and lemon zest are not only a delight to eat but also easy to make ahead. Soft, sweet, and bursting with lemony goodness, they're a bright addition to any treat table or cookie jar.
In a stand mixer, cream sugar and unsalted butter until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Add lemon zest, vanilla extract, almond extract, eggs, and lemon juice, and mix until fully combined.
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Sift all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt together. Add it to the stand mixer on medium speed and mix just until combined.
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Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
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When you're ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
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Using a tablespoon scoop, drop tablespoon amounts of dough into powdered sugar and roll until well covered. Place onto a parchment-lined cookie sheet.
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Bake for 9-11 minutes until cookies are set but not browned. They will be soft when taken out and will harden as they cool. Allow the cookies to cool on a wire rack before serving.
Bite-sized lemon cookies that are sweet, tender, and oh-so delicious! The perfect gluten-free and vegan treat for spring. Just 8 ingredients, 1 bowl, and 30 minutes required!
These soft sugar cookies get a little zip when lemon juice and zest are stirred in, making these a hit with everyone. Drizzle a fresh lemon glaze over them for an extra punch of citrus and sweetness. Ready in 30 minutes or less!
With summer just around the corner, there's no better time to enjoy a homemade lemon cookie! Each bite of these soft drizzled cookies is bursting with fresh lemon flavor.
These Glazed Lemon Cookies pack a double-whammy of bright, citrusy flavor for pure sunshine in a bite! Basic sugar cookies are livened up with flavorful lemon extract and topped with a simple, 4-ingredient icing that’s perfectly pucker-worthy.
These Double Lemon Glazed Cookies are hands down my favorite cookie. Chewy on the inside and just a little crispy on the outside and drizzled with a bright, sweet lemon glaze made with fresh lemon juice and zest - trust me, they are irresistible!
These Blueberry Lemon Ginger Thumbprint Cookies pack a bright citrus punch!. A lemony ginger thumbprint cookie is baked and then filled with a blueberry lemon ginger filling to create a one of a kind flavor combination.
These lemon cookies are soft and chewy and absolutely delicious. Coat them in powdered sugar before baking for amazing crinkle cookies everyone will love!
Enjoy the sweet and tangy flavors of summer with this delicious lemon raspberry cookie recipe. Soft, chewy and bursting with juicy raspberries, these cookies are a must-try for any sweet tooth. The perfect combination of zesty lemon and sweet raspberries make for an unforgettable treat. Whip up a ba...