Mel's Kitchen Cafe · by Mel Gunnell★ 4.8 (121)
Easy Lemon Sugar Cookies
NUTRITION · PER SERVING31M COOK
CAL 6%·PRO 3%
CARBS 16G55% OF CAL
1G FIBER6G OTHER10G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 5G39% OF CAL
3G SAT2G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Bright lemon sugar cookies with a tender crumb and subtle citrus flavor. A classic American treat that works for dessert, celebrations, or simple afternoons.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 36- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2-3 teaspoons fresh lemon zest (from one large lemon)
- 1 cup butter, softened to room temperature (not too soft!)
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest (from one large lemon)
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 3/4 cups + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (see note)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 31M
CAL 6%·PRO 3%
CARBS 16G55% OF CAL
1G FIBER6G OTHER10G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 5G39% OF CAL
3G SAT2G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 20m
- Cook
- 11m
- Sodium
- 92mg
- Total sugar
- 10g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 40mg
- Calcium
- 4mg
- Iron
- 0.38mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 20M
- SODIUM
- 92MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.