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Lemons add a bright boost of acidity to these cookie recipes and take full advantage of the fruit’s flavor. Whether you want to serve up a batch of impressive sugar cookies or impress your friends with some deceptively simple macarons, we have a cookie that fits the bill. Recipes like our Citrus-Kissed Honey Buttons and Lemon Snickerdoodles are the perfect balance of sweet and tart.
01of 11Citrus-Kissed Honey ButtonsView RecipeThese citrus-flavored sugar cookies are a lovely addition to any holiday cookie platter.
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Citrus-Kissed Honey Buttons
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These citrus-flavored sugar cookies are a lovely addition to any holiday cookie platter.
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Iced Lemon Cookie Energy Balls
Photography: Caroline Arcangeli Prop Styling: Sarah Elizabeth Cleveland Food Styling: Pam Lolley.
03of 11Lemon Thumbprint CookiesEnjoy these lemony cookies with a warm cup of tea.
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Lemon Thumbprint Cookies
Enjoy these lemony cookies with a warm cup of tea.
04of 11Lemon BrowniesView RecipeA double dose of lemon juice and zest brings fresh and tangy flavor to these easy brownies. They’re the perfect dessert for any holiday or special occasion–or when you just need a little something to brighten your day.
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Lemon Brownies
A double dose of lemon juice and zest brings fresh and tangy flavor to these easy brownies. They’re the perfect dessert for any holiday or special occasion–or when you just need a little something to brighten your day.
05of 11Lemon SnickerdoodlesView RecipeCaitlin BenselThis spin on snickerdoodles packs a bright lemony punch. The sugar on the outside creates such a crisp, sweet crust to contrast the soft, pillowy inside.
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Lemon Snickerdoodles
Caitlin Bensel
This spin on snickerdoodles packs a bright lemony punch. The sugar on the outside creates such a crisp, sweet crust to contrast the soft, pillowy inside.
06of 11Italian Lemon CookiesView RecipeThese soft Italian lemon drop cookies feature both sweet and tangy flavors thanks to plenty of fresh lemon juice and a powdered sugar glaze. These easy cookies are perfect with tea and coffee and will make a great addition to your holiday cookie platter.
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Italian Lemon Cookies
These soft Italian lemon drop cookies feature both sweet and tangy flavors thanks to plenty of fresh lemon juice and a powdered sugar glaze. These easy cookies are perfect with tea and coffee and will make a great addition to your holiday cookie platter.
07of 11Lemon ThinsView RecipeThese lemon cookies are made healthier with whole-wheat pastry flour and they get their zippy flavor from fresh lemon zest and juice rather than lemon extract. This lemon cookie recipe would be the perfect accompaniment to afternoon tea.
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Lemon Thins
These lemon cookies are made healthier with whole-wheat pastry flour and they get their zippy flavor from fresh lemon zest and juice rather than lemon extract. This lemon cookie recipe would be the perfect accompaniment to afternoon tea.
08of 11Lemon Sugar CookiesView RecipeThese lemon sugar cookies are simple and delicious. A light hand with sugar and a touch of lemon makes them not overly sweet or tart with a soft, chewy texture. They’re perfect for pairing with coffee or tea or serving alongside ice cream.
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Lemon Sugar Cookies
These lemon sugar cookies are simple and delicious. A light hand with sugar and a touch of lemon makes them not overly sweet or tart with a soft, chewy texture. They’re perfect for pairing with coffee or tea or serving alongside ice cream.
09of 11Lemon Meringue Sandwich CookiesThese pretty and lemony gluten-free sandwich cookies make tasty light treats.
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Lemon Meringue Sandwich Cookies
These pretty and lemony gluten-free sandwich cookies make tasty light treats.
10of 11Lemon SquaresView RecipeLemon squares are so delicious, but classic lemon square recipes tip the scales with their calories and saturated fat. Our healthy lemon squares recipe shaves almost 200 calories and more than 5 grams of saturated fat per lemon square. For a variation, use lime juice in place of the lemon juice.
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Lemon Squares
Lemon squares are so delicious, but classic lemon square recipes tip the scales with their calories and saturated fat. Our healthy lemon squares recipe shaves almost 200 calories and more than 5 grams of saturated fat per lemon square. For a variation, use lime juice in place of the lemon juice.
11of 11Lemon Cardamom Meringue CookiesBite into one of these cookies and you’ll discover the subtle flavor of spice kissed with a hint of citrus. And the best part? Just 9 calories each!
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Lemon Cardamom Meringue Cookies
Bite into one of these cookies and you’ll discover the subtle flavor of spice kissed with a hint of citrus. And the best part? Just 9 calories each!
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