Lemonade Sugar Cookies Recipe

A treasured family recipe, passed down through generations! These delightful lemonade sugar cookies are a burst of sunshine in every bite. Inspired by Joyce Lamont's popular radio show in the 1970s, this recipe was a listener favorite, featured in the iconic 1979 cookbook. Get ready to bake up a batch of these zesty, melt-in-your-mouth cookies – a taste of nostalgia and pure deliciousness!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 70 mins
Calories 139.9 kcal
Protein 3g
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Ingredients for Lemonade Sugar Cookies

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How to Make Lemonade Sugar Cookies

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. This is best done with an electric mixer.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and baking soda.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with ½ cup of the lemonade concentrate, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Set aside the remaining ½ cup of lemonade concentrate.
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
  9. Remove the cookies from the oven and immediately brush the warm cookies with the reserved lemonade concentrate.
  10. Sprinkle lightly with granulated sugar while the cookies are still warm.
  11. Let the cookies cool completely on the baking sheets before serving and storing. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

40g

Fat

20g

Carbs

6g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Lemonade Sugar Cookies?

Lemonade Sugar Cookies takes about 90 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 70 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Lemonade Sugar Cookies?

Lemonade Sugar Cookies has approximately 139.9 calories per serving, with about 3 g protein, 6 g carbohydrates and 10 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Lemonade Sugar Cookies?

The key ingredients for Lemonade Sugar Cookies are Frozen Lemonade Concentrate, Butter, Sugar, Eggs, Flour, Baking Soda. See the full list with measurements above.

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