Cinnamon Lemon Cookies Recipe

These addictive Cinnamon Lemon Christmas cookies disappear in a flash! A treasured family recipe passed down, these cookies are the star of every holiday cookie tray. The perfect blend of warm cinnamon and zesty lemon, they're unbelievably delicious. Get ready for rave reviews – they're THAT good! (Requires at least 2 hours chilling time)

Prep Time 120 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 118.3 kcal
Protein 2g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Cinnamon Lemon Cookies

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How to Make Cinnamon Lemon Cookies

  1. Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter and 1 ½ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Beat in 2 large eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 tablespoon lemon zest, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until firm.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  7. Roll the dough into 3/4-inch diameter balls.
  8. In a shallow dish, combine ½ cup granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon. Roll each dough ball in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat.
  9. Place cookies about 1 inch apart on lightly greased baking sheets.
  10. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden brown.
  11. Let cookies cool slightly on the baking sheets before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

40g

Fat

15g

Carbs

5g