Patriotic Lemon Sugar Cookies (Perfect for Cookie Wreaths)
Soft, buttery lemon sugar cookies made with fresh lemon zest and juice. These cookies are designed to hold their shape, making them perfect for decorating and arranging into a festive red, white, and blue cookie wreath for patriotic holidays.
- Prep Time: 20 MINS
- Chill Time: 30 MINS
- Cook Time: 10 MINS
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 24-30 COOKIES 1x
- Category: DESSERT | COOKIES
- Method: BAKED
- Cuisine: AMERICAN | BBQ | SUMMER
Ingredients
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1 large egg
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2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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1 tablespoon lemon zest
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
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½ teaspoon baking powder
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¼ teaspoon baking soda
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½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
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In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
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Add the egg, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. Mix until fully combined.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
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Cover the dough and refrigerate for 30–60 minutes.
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
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Roll dough to ¼-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface and cut into star shapes.
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Place cookies on prepared baking sheets, spacing about 1½ inches apart.
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Bake for 9–11 minutes, just until edges are set and tops remain pale.
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Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely before decorating.
Notes
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Chilling the dough helps prevent spreading and keeps shapes clean.
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Do not overbake for best texture.
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These cookies are ideal for decorating and stacking lightly.