If you’re a lemon lover, you are going to adore these sweet lemon-flavored cookies. Straight from our Betty Crocker Cookbook 13th edition, we morphed a few fun food trends into this one delicious cookie recipe. Developed to mimic the popular soft frosted sugar cookies you can purchase… these cheerful cookies go the extra mile. The deliciousness and joyful look of birthday cake-flavored sweets is paired with fresh lemon to give this recipe an amazing new take. You’ll want to make these lemon cookies again and again.
These lemon cake cookies have an irresistibly sweet, slightly tart flavor both from the addition of sour cream as well as lemon zest, with a soft texture you can really sink your teeth into. The creamy, buttery, lemon frosting on top of the soft cookies makes them practically drool-worthy.
A delightful alternative to birthday cake, or a fun surprise for your family, packed in lunchboxes or for after-school snacks, these cookies are also welcomed at scout meetings, soccer games, or any occasion where a tasty treat is sure to vanish quickly.
In a large bowl, beat granulated sugar, sour cream, and butter with an electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Add egg and 1 tablespoon lemon zest; continue beating until well blended. Add remaining cookie ingredients except sprinkles; mix until soft dough forms. Stir in 1/4 cup sprinkles.
Shape dough into 1 1/2-inch balls (dough will be soft). Place dough balls at least 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Using fingers, flatten balls to 1/2-inch thickness.
Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until set. Cool 5 minutes; remove from the cookie sheet to a cooling rack. Cool cookies completely, about 15 minutes.
In a medium bowl, beat all Frosting ingredients, except sprinkles, until smooth. Spread each cookie with a scant tablespoon of frosting. Top cookies with sprinkles. Let frosted cookies stand until the frosting is set. Store in a single layer in a loosely covered container at room temperature.
When purchasing ingredients for this recipe, you'll need about 2 large lemons to get enough zest for the cookies and frosting.
| Food Component / Nutrient | Amount | % , Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 27% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2&½g | % Value Not Available |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Omega-3 | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 160mg | 7% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28g | 9% |
| Dietary Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Soluble Fiber | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Insoluble Fiber | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Sugars | 18g | % Value Not Available |
| Protein | 1g | % Value Not Available |
| Vitamin D | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Calcium | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Iron | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Potassium | 25mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Vitamin C | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Vitamin E | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Thiamin | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Riboflavin | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Niacin | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Folic Acid | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Pantothenic Acid | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Phosphorus | Value Not Available | 2% |
| Magnesium | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Zinc | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Manganese | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Selenium | Value Not Available | 8% |
| Copper | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Beta-Carotene | Value Not Available | % Value Not Available |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | ||
