Amish Lemon Sugar Cookies
Calories: 144kcal
Soft Amish lemon sugar cookies with fresh lemon zest, a tender center, and a light tang. Easy to make and stay soft for days.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup butter softened
- 1 cup oil
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 4 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 2 teaspoons lemon extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix the butter, oil, vanilla, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until combined. Add the eggs and mix until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, cream of tartar, and baking soda. Gradually add to the wet ingredients and mix until fully incorporated. Stir in the lemon zest and lemon extract.
- Scoop the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart. Sprinkle with granulated or decorator’s sugar.
- Bake for 20 minutes, until lightly browned. Transfer to a cooling rack and cool completely.
Expert Notes
Nutrition
Calories: 144kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 56mg | Potassium: 26mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 128IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg