For a more intense lemon flavor, add an extra 1/4 teaspoon of lemon zest. If the dough is too soft to handle after chilling, add a tablespoon or two of flour. Store the cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Cinnamon Lemon Cookies
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PREP TIME20 mins
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COOK TIME10 mins
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TOTAL TIME2 hrs 30 mins
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SERVING60 People
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VIEWS70
These delightful Cinnamon Lemon Cookies offer a tantalizing dance of warm spice and bright citrus. The delicate balance of cinnamon and lemon zest creates a uniquely aromatic and flavorful cookie, perfect for an afternoon treat or a festive gathering.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate8 g
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Cholesterol7 mg
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Fiber0 g
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Protein1 g
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Saturated Fat1 g
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Sodium30 mg
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Sugar5 g
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Fat2 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
5 mins
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
02
Step
2 mins
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated (about 1 minute).
03
Step
2 mins
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon, baking powder, lemon zest, and salt.
04
Step
3 mins
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix (about 2-3 minutes).
05
Step
2 hrs
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dough until firm, about 2 hours.
06
Step
10 mins
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
07
Step
1 mins
In a shallow bowl, combine the remaining sugar and cinnamon for the coating.
08
Step
10 mins
Scoop the chilled dough using a small cookie scoop or spoon, forming about 60 small balls.
09
Step
5 mins
Roll each dough ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture, ensuring it's fully coated.
10
Step
2 mins
Arrange the coated dough balls on baking sheets lined with parchment paper, leaving a little space between each cookie.
11
Step
10 mins
Bake in the preheated oven until the edges are lightly browned, about 10-12 minutes.
12
Step
15 mins
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Giovanny Schuppe
Jun 30, 2025These cookies are a taste of sunshine, will be making these again.
Irwin Keebler
Apr 26, 2025The dough was a bit sticky, but chilling it longer helped. Great recipe!
Hollis Jenkinsdenesik
Mar 28, 2025My kids loved these! They were so easy to make, and they disappeared in minutes.
Helena Leffler
Jan 27, 2025I added a little extra lemon zest, and they were even better!
Cathy Marvin
Nov 29, 2024These are my new go-to cookies. So delicious and easy to make.
Lee Williamson
Sep 4, 2024These cookies are amazing! The lemon and cinnamon are a perfect combination.
Vesta Gutkowski
Aug 31, 2024I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfect!