Frosted Lemon Sugar Cookies

Some sugar cookies are too rich but this recipe is just right, thanks to a touch of added lemon juice which cuts the sweetness a bit.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 167 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup butter
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• ½ cup powdered sugar
• 2 cups flour
• 1 cup sugar (Optional)
• ¼ cup white sugar, or as needed (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Beat butter in a bowl with an electric mixer until creamy. Add 1 cup sugar, vegetables oil, lemon juice, and vanilla extract; mix to combine. Add egg and mix until thoroughly incorporated.

Step 3

Sift together flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. Add flour mixture to the butter mixture; mix until well combined.

Step 4

Pour 1/4 cup sugar into a small bowl. Form dough into 1-inch balls. Roll each ball into sugar to coat and place on an ungreased baking sheet.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Remove from oven, transfer to a wire rack and cool completely, about 30 minutes.

Step 6

Mix together powdered sugar and lemon juice for the frosting in a small bowl until smooth. Pour frosting over cookies and allow to harden for at least 5 minutes before serving.