These zesty and soft lemon sugar cookies are the ultimate treat for citrus lovers. Made with confectioners’ sugar for a tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture, they hold their shape perfectly without any chilling time!
2 sticks (1 cup) butter, softened
1 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
3 teaspoons lemon extract
1 egg
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for rolling out
1 (16-ounce) container white frosting
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. In a large bowl with an electric mixer, beat butter, sugar, and lemon extract until smooth and creamy. Add egg; mix well. Add 3-1/2 cups flour all at once and continue to mix until thoroughly combined.
3. Sprinkle extra flour generously on work surface. Work with half the dough at a time and roll out to 1/4-inch thickness. Using your favorite cookie cutters, cut out dough, and place them on baking sheets. Repeat until all the dough is used up, re-rolling the trimmings as needed.
4. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until cookies are set. (Do not allow cookies to brown.) Cool on wire racks.
5. Frost and decorate cookies as desired.
Do not overbake! These cookies should remain pale to stay soft.
Use a high-quality lemon extract for the best flavor.
Ensure your butter is softened to room temperature but not melted.