Crinkly Crackly Lemon Sugar Cookies

By Chris Scheuer | Updated on August 16, 2024
4.97 from 28 votes
These one-bowl, no-mixer, lemon sugar cookies have a melt-in-your-mouth texture, lots of crinkly cracks, super-crisp, sugar-coated exteriors and moist, chewy insides! There's also a burst of sunshiny lemon flavor with every bite!

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These one-bowl, no-mixer, lemon sugar cookies have a melt-in-your-mouth texture, lots of crinkly cracks, super-crisp, sugar-coated exteriors and moist, chewy insides! There's also a burst of sunshiny lemon flavor with every bite!

Oh my goodness, if you enjoy the bright sunny flavor of lemon and you don't mind incredibly delicious cookies with a crisp melt-in-your-mouth texture, you're going to LOVE these Crinkly Crackly Lemon Sugar Cookies! Pair that with a super easy recipe that requires just one bowl, no mixer and calls for ingredients you most likely have right now in your pantry, and you've got a WINNER!

Horizontal photo of Crinkly Crackly Lemon Sugar Cookies on a blue and white patterned serving plate with a jar of milk and yellow flowers in the background.

It seems that recipes that feature lemons are fashionable and popular all year long, unlike many other seasonal ingredients. Although lemons are generally harvested in the winter months, I love that they're readily available any time of year.

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Butter and oil

The first time I ever made a cookie recipe that called for both butter and oil, I was a little skeptical. It was actually 40 years ago (the original version of this recipe), WAY before I got the crazy idea of starting a food blog. I had been gifted a plate of cookies from an older woman and loved them so much, I requested the recipe.

But, as I said, when I saw that it called for butter AND oil, I thought perhaps there had been a mistake. I went ahead and tried it though and... WOW, they were so good! Since then I've found a few other cookie recipes that call for both ingredients and each one has resulted in incredibly delicious cookies with a super light (haha, not in calories), tender texture, crisp exteriors and nice chewy insides. I've become a believer!

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Testimonies

Speaking of a huge hit, we shared little gift bags full of these Lemon Sugar Cookies with some neighbors. One of them called that evening, after discovering them in the mailbox, and reported that they were the best cookies he had ever tasted. He said:

"These are amazing, my search is done for the perfect cookie!"

Another recipient texted:

Woah! So delicious! Thanks so much! Nicole (his wife) is not eating sugar in January so they're all mine!

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Gift them away (or not)!

I think you'll have the same response when you taste or share these Lemon Sugar Cookies. Everyone who's tried them has loved them. They make such a lovely gift that we've created a pretty label to add to your plates, bags or boxes of gift cookies.

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I've got grandkids coming to spend the afternoon so I'm going to run. I just made another batch of these delicious cookies to share with them. What's a visit to Gigi's (that's me) house without some yummy cookies, right?

Make a batch soon! Hide a few for yourself as I'm pretty sure yours will disappear as quickly as mine will today... faster than you or I can say Crinkly Crackly Lemon Sugar Cookies!

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Café Tips for making these Crinkly Crackly Lemon Sugar Cookies

  • You'll need a microwave-safe bowl to make the dough for this recipe. What is a microwave-safe bowl? It's a bowl made from glass or material that won't melt, get too hot, cause damage to the microwave or release chemicals when exposed to microwave rays. If you look at the bottom of a bowl, it should say "microwave-safe" or have the microwave symbol.
  • I love this large microwave-sage measuring bowl with a handle that never gets hot, no matter how long you're cooking something in the microwave. This one is particularly nice because it comes with a lid.
  • This recipe calls for cream of tartar. It's part of what makes the crinkles and crackles in these cookies. We recently shared another delicious recipe for these Snickerdoodle Scones that calls for cream of tartar. It's not a super common ingredient but it's one that is super easy to find in the spice section of just about any grocery store. Don't worry about buying it and it going bad as cream of tartar has a shelf life of at 5 years unless it's been left open and exposed to moisture.
  • When making one-bowl, no-mixer cookies, I like to start with a whisk. A good whisk will last forever and is an indispensable kitchen tool. Once everything except the flour has been whisked together, I switch to a sturdy spatula to mix in the flour. I love these silicone spatulas with wooden handles and use them ALL the time. Mine have been through the dishwasher a zillion times and still look like new.
  • Another wonderful tool to have when making cookies is a retractable cookie scoop. I use a two-tablespoon scoop for the medium-large cookies pictured in the post. A scoop like this makes portioning out cookie dough super easy and produces consistent-sized cookies.
  • These cookies are rolled into balls before baking and then rolled in sugar. You can use regular granulated sugar,
  • These cookies have a nice burst of lemon flavor. If you want a more intense lemon taste, add 1 teaspoon of lemon extract along with the vanilla extract.
  • I use salted butter for these Lemon Sugar Cookies. In fact, in contrast to conventional baking wisdom, I use salted butter for all of my baking. I know that most baking recipes call for unsalted butter but I agree with Christopher Kimbal, the founder of both Cook's Illustrated and, more recently, Milk Street. You can read his thoughts on it in this article.
  • If you like cookies with soft interiors, don't bake these cookies too long. Remove them from the oven when they're light golden brown. If you bake them longer, they will still be delicious but will be crisp all the way through.
  • The flour measurement for these Lemon Sugar Cookies is 2 cups plus 3 tablespoons which might seem a little odd. When testing these cookies, I found that 2 cups was not enough but 2¼ cups was a little too much.

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For God, who said,
"Let light shine out of darkness,"
has shone in our hearts
to give the light of the knowledge
of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
2 Corinthians 4:6

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Crinkly Crackly Lemon Sugar Cookies

Chris Scheuer
These one-bowl, no-mixer, lemon sugar cookies have a melt-in-your-mouth texture, lots of crinkly cracks, super-crisp, sugar-coated exteriors and moist, chewy insides! There's also a burst of sunshiny lemon flavor with every bite!
4.97 from 28 votes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Refrigeration time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 141

Ingredients
 
 

  • 6 tablespoons butter, I use salted butter
  • ½ cup neutral flavored oil, ie canola or grapeseed
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • finely grated lemon zest from 2 large lemons
  • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups plus 3 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • sugar for rolling, You can use regular granulated sugar or a coarse sugar like sanding sugar or Turbinado sugar

Instructions
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375˚F. Line two sheet pans with parchment paper. Set aside.
  2. Place butter in a medium size, microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high power for 40-50 seconds or until most of the butter is melted. Add the oil and sugar and whisk well to combine. Add the egg, vanilla and lemon zest and whisk again.
  3. Sprinkle the cream of tartar, baking powder, baking soda and salt over the butter mixture and whisk until well combined.
  4. Add the flour and mix just until all of the flour is incorporated. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
  5. Place ¼ cup of sugar in a small shallow bowl for rolling. Set aside.
  6. For consistent size cookies, use a retractable cookie scoop to portion out the dough into 2-3 tablespoon portions. Roll each portion into a ball in the palm of your hands then roll each ball in the sugar bowl to coat. Place the sugar coated balls on the cookie sheets, leaving 2 inches between.
  7. Bake for 13-15 minutes OR until cookies are a light golden brown. Don't overbake if you like soft chewy interiors. Transfer to a cooling rack to cool. Repeat baking for 2nd sheet. Store in an airtight container or freeze. Thaw before serving.

Notes

See Café Tips above in the post for more detailed instructions and tips to ensure success.
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Recipe makes 16 large cookies or 24 medium-size cookies.

Nutrition

Calories: 141kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 1gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 122mgPotassium: 53mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 97IUCalcium: 11mgIron: 1mg
Course: Cookies, Dessert/Cookies
Cuisine: American

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348 Comments

    1. Thanks for the kind comments, Marie! So glad to hear how well this recipe turned out for you. The labels are on the way to your inbox - Enjoy!

  1. Love all things lemon, so this cookie recipe is definitely a keeper. I’d love to receive an off of the cute little labels so I can look like a pro when sharing these delectable cookies with friends. Thank you so much!

  2. I have a friend who loves all things lemon. What a hit. May I have the labels please please and thanks for the recipe.

  3. Hi Chris,
    I love your recipes and I wish to ask you to please send me the labels for these lemon cookies.
    Thank you

  4. Hi I have made so many of your delicious recipes and have enjoyed using your free labels when gifting . I would like to make these cookies and gift them to some friends can I please have the labels
    Thank you so very much
    Regards
    Brigitte

  5. Please send me the labels for the lemon cookies.
    We have really enjoyed the results of the recipes I have made.
    Thank you

  6. When I changed the recipe multiplier to make 48 cookies, all of the ingredients doubled EXCEPT the number of lemons from 2 to 4, the extra 3 tablespoons of flour from 3 to 6, and the 1/4 cup of sugar to 1/2 cup for rolling the cookies. I'm about to make these cookies now, doubling the amounts of these ingredients as well. I hope that's correct, and if so, that there is a way to change your multiplier.

  7. Have ingredients lined up and ready to go. Would really appreciate the PDF for the labels and info on boxes and ribbon. Many thanks.

    Marte

  8. Hi Chris,
    Love these cookies and was baking today to bring a little sunshine into an overcast day. FYI there is a work error in baking instructions. Instead of overbake it says overtake😆
    Gayle

  9. I just adore your recipes and the labels are just the crowning touch. Please send the labels for these luscious cookies please.

  10. These are the best cookies ever! OMG - can't stop eating them! Please send me the pdf for the labels!

  11. Maxine G
    I am getting a reputation for making good cookies, of course, I am using your recipes. I tell them about you and the great and Easy recipes.
    I enjoy your site, as it has given me the confidence to try more and different things. Please send me the pdf for the labels to Crinkly Crackly Lemon cookies. Thank you!

    1. Hi Maxine, the labels could not be delivered. Could there be an error in your email address?

  12. About to make Crinkly Crackly Lemon Sugar Cookies
    I did make Slow Cooker Apple Butter for Christmas Presents mainly made it for my Granddaughter she loves Apple Butter Everyone enjoyed it
    If you can please send PDF labels for Crinkly Crackly Lemon Sugar Cookies
    Thanks

  13. I have made many of your recipes with much success and am excited to try these too. Please send the pdf for the labels. Thanks so much!

  14. I have made many of your recipes with much success and am eager to try these too. Please send the pdf for the labels. Thanks so much!

  15. This sounds like the perfect recipe to try this gloomy rainy California day. May I have the labels, please?

  16. I made these cookies today! They turned out just exactly like your pics!They had a subtle lemon flavor, with a teaspoon of lemon extract, as you suggested.. We loved them!
    I am making a second bath to give away to two friends who absolutely go wild for the taste of lemon. I’m thinking of adding either lemon juice or lemon extract( I have both) for half of the vanilla,along with adding another teaspoon of juice or extract to keep the ratio correct. What do you advise?
    Thanks for all you do! I feel like I have a chef on site as I make your recipies!

    1. Aww, thanks, Gayann! I'm so happy these came out well for you.
      Regarding your question, you could definitely double the lemon extract and keep the vanilla the same.

  17. Hi Chris,
    May I please have the labels for your lemon sugar cookies? I have blue bags left over from the caramel corn, and the cookies would be just the thing for my next baking project for family and friends, using my blue gift bags! I’m always amazed at the ease of your recipes, and the outstanding result!

  18. These cookies may well become my favourite hostess gift. Are the labels still available? I sure would love to have some. Thanks and thanks for a terrific recipe!

  19. I am going to participate in a fundraiser for which I will be offering 6 gourmet cookies in exchange for a donation to the organization. So I’m researching which recipes I want to use. I’ve had this lemon cookie recipe filed away in Paprika for awhile, but never made it. Today I gave it a try, and it definitely made the cut to be one of my six special cookie offerings, the crisp/chewy ratio and tangy lemon flavor are just perfect. I added a little lemon oil to the sugar that I rolled the cookies in. It worked beautifully. Thank you so much for a great recipe.

  20. I so enjoy your recipes. Thank you for sharing with all of us! I'd love to have the labels for the Crinkly, Crackly Lemon Cookies. Again, Thank you.

  21. Woke up at 6am thinking, “I’m supposed to bring cookies to BSF!” Quickly scanned your ridiculously easy recipes & made these - arrived only 5 min late with a plate full of deliciousness that everyone loved! Thank you!

  22. Going to make these tomorrow!
    They'll be wonderful Spring treats for work!
    Would like to have the labels please.
    Thank you.

  23. Thank you so much for another outstanding recipe Chris! I baked these wonderful cookies today for my family. They are just deliciously over the top, I have been asked to bake more this week for my family members. You and your talented wife never disappoint!

  24. I just bought lemons yesterday! Can’t wait to try these lemon cookies. Please send the crinkly cookie labels. Thank you!

  25. It's sort of ridiculous that in 2023 that recipe ingredients are still being described by volume. "2 cups plus 3 tablespoons" of flour can be wildly imprecise. Give the weight, not volume; grams preferably. Or, at least, include the weights.

    1. Hi Bear, thanks for your kind comment. Kindness does make the world a better place.
      Regarding your comment, the majority of our readers are here in the US and use US Customary measurements that include cups, tablespoons, etc. However we are very aware that we have followers all over the world, so if you look at any of our recipes, right under the word "Instructions", there is an option to convert to Metric measurements.

  26. Can't wait to try this crinkly crackly sugar cookie! If I want to decorate them, do you think I could leave the cream of Tarar out? Also please send your Free Printable Labels. Thank you so much!

  27. Hi Chris, can't wait to make these lemon sugar cookies. Australian so always weigh ingredients, just wondering if the metric flour measurement is 266grams or 266g plus 3 tablespoons? Would love the labels please. Thanks for sharing, Judy

    1. Hi Judy, I just put it through the conversion again and the 2 cups plus 3 tablespoons comes out to 273g. Not sure why it converted to 266 the first time. But I hope that helps. I have corrected that in the recipe.

  28. Thanks for the recipe for the CRINKLY CRACKLY LEMON SUGAR COOKIES. They remind me of biscuits (cookies), yes, I am in Australia, that my grandmother used to make! I would love to have the labels for giving as gifts. Thank You! Thanks again for your 'Thought of the Day' and what you are listening to!!!

  29. These cookies deserve a 5 star rating. Kindly send a label for the Crinkly Crackly Lemon Sugar Cookies.
    Tx

  30. These were sooo easy to put together and make. I can see a lot of these in my future! Love all your recipes, especially how easy it is to make Lemon Curd!
    Would appreciate receiving labels, thank you and
    God bless,
    Joan

  31. I’ve made these cookies more times now than I recall. My family loves lemon anything so the crinkles are top on their request list. I love putting them together so easily! Thanks so much. But I don’t think I ever requested the labels which will be so nice to share with friends so please send. . I don’t need them for my household because the cookies disappear too fast.

  32. in my hometown our local bakery used to make a sugar cookie with the best lemony flavor Looking forward to making these to see if they rekindle a memory.

  33. Looks delicious. No lemon juice, though? Only lemon zest?
    Love your Bible verse. I look forward to see what you select.

  34. We love lemon desserts !
    Your coconut cookies were amazing so I’d like to make a double batch of this recipe and share them with family or friend.
    Please send me your labels (and I’ll go shopping for the lovely box and ribbons). Thank you so much !
    Take care

  35. I love receiving your recipes in my email! It's like a new adventure every time I click on the link. I have tried so many and they ALL are a hit at our house, thank you for all the information and tips that you share with us. I would like to receive the labels for these cookies. Thank you!

  36. I look forward to receiving your emails. They are packed with joy, sunshine and scrumptious recipes. I can’t wait to get in the kitchen and whip up a batch of these Lemon Cookies. I think I’ll try both the soft version and crisp version. I would love to have a copy of the Labels. A beautiful cookies deserves a lovely package when sharing with neighbors and friends. Chris and Scott, Thank you for sharing!

  37. Hi Chris, I made these awhile back and they were absolutely delicious. Would love to have the labels and the sources for the containers and ribbons etc....

  38. I must say, you must be one of the most talented label makers out there. They are just so pretty. May I have the pdf for the Crinkly Crackly Lemon Sugar cookies please..

  39. Hello! So excited to bake these cookies. Would love labels for gift giving. Thank you for wonderful recipes & your “ baking & cooking” lessons! I love reading your comments.
    Thank you!

  40. I haven’t made these yet but am sure I’ll like them as I do so many of your recipes! Would love to have the label pdf at your convenience. Blessings to you.

  41. I first made these 3 weeks ago, using a medium-sized cookie scoop (3 tbsp) and rolling them in regular sugar. They came out delicious, although not crackled. They were domed, crunchy outside and soft inside, just as promised. I froze half so we didn't inhale them in one night but they were out of the freezer within the week.
    I made them again today, using a smaller scoop (1.5 tbsp) and rolling them in Demerara sugar, reducing the baking time a little as the cookies were smaller. They flattened more, still were not crackled but were amazing... again.
    This is now my favourite cookie. I use lemon extract to give them a little more of that lemony goodness. These are light, sweet, lemony & very very satisfying.
    I just love your recipes!

    1. Thanks for taking the time to leave a review, Rondi! So glad you enjoyed these cookies. It's so hard to say why they didn't crackle without having been in the kitchen with you. Did you use the creme of tarter?

  42. Well I made these yesterday and they are over the top good. They will be the perfect recipe when I want to give a gift from my kitchen. I would love the label pdf and where to buy the little boxes. I enjoy your recipes and have 10 of them saved in my Paprika app on my computer. Thanks so much!!

  43. Thank you, Chris, for ANOTHER winning recipe. I made these two days ago and all I can say is, "YUM!!!" These are already a family favorite. ONE problem, though, these cookies put to the test the concept of sharing. Have a lovely day.

  44. Good evening, Chris. I'll be making these cookies later in the week. May I kindly ask for the pdf for the pretty labels for these cookies? Thank you for sharing your recipe and the labels.

  45. Hi Chris-
    Love the Crinkly Crackle Sugar cookies. May I have your darling label?
    Thank you,
    Debra Holmes
    Seaside, Oregon

  46. I made these cookies yesterday to surprise my husband and they were a hit. My husband loved them and I shared with my Pilates instructor and she loved them too. I will make some more. They are delicious. Thank You. Please send me info to get gift boxes and the pdf as well. 🙂

  47. Ooh, I cannot wait to try these! Would love the pdf for the labels and gift box suggestions as well! Thanks so much for all the wonderful recipes Chris!

  48. Exactly as promised - crunchy on the outside & soft on the inside and oh-so-good! I used lemon extract instead of vanilla to bump up the flavour and they were fantastic! Another winner from your ever-expanding list of fabulous recipes. Thank you!

  49. All your recipes AMAZINGLY DELICIOUS!!!
    Would love the PDF for the Lemon cookies…thank you.
    Enjoy your Bible verses.

  50. these cookies are never to forget ! delicious... friends keep asking for more 🙂 Keep on inspiring us, even in Belgium!

  51. Cookies were great. Loved loved them. Even my pocket mom. Can you please send me the labels so I can give out as gifts.

  52. I have been looking for the perfect cookie recipe for my son’s birthday and I think this is it. I would be delighted and grateful to have the labels . Thank you!

  53. I'm not usually one to comment, but these cookies are AMAZING! The flavor and texture are absolutely perfect and have gotten rave reviews from everyone who has tried them! (My only complaint is the learning curve with using a citrus zester . . . ouch!)

  54. Wow! So easy and delicious!!! I just made a batch for an event tonight and I’m sure they will be a big hit. I wish I could attach a photo because they look picture perfect.
    Please send me your printable label for these as I will be baking them often.

  55. Chris,
    I made these amazingly delicious cookies and gave them to my daughter-in-law to take to work and share with her co-workers. They are working so hard and exhausted from taking care of Covid patients.

    The response: The cookies were a HUGE hit! "Wow! These are soo good, they're not too soft and not too crunchy!" "Holy cow these are delicious! The lemon is perfect, I love all things lemon"

    That says it all!!!

  56. excellent, please send me labels. Also some of the cookies didn't crackle, how to you get them to make sure they crackle, i noticed the ones on lower rack cracked more. Thank you.

    1. Hi Kristi, so happy you enjoyed them. It's hard to say why your cookies didn't crackle. Since the lower ones did, it might just be your oven.

  57. Hi, Chris--
    I'm looking forward to making these later today. I'd love to have the PDF for the labels. Thank you so much! MJ

  58. Without a doubt the best cookies ever! May I please have the labels. Am going to make for all my friends.

  59. made these delicious cookies last night,and was asked if I can make more today. W hat a winner. Would you kindly send me your pretty labels so I can gift them. Thank you.
    Catherine

  60. May I please have these labels.
    Friends and neighbours have enjoyed the previous recipes I have gifted them with. The labels add an extra fancy touch.

    Thanks

      1. Just made these with my two year old son and they were a good "beginner" recipe for his age. He enjoyed whisking everything. We baked the first batch at 375 for 13 minutes and they were dark brown in the bottom and very crispy. Turned the oven down to 350 and baked for 11 minutes and the second batch was just right for us. We did add an additional teaspoon of lemon extract and enjoyed the flavor. Any thoughts on intensifying the flavor with lemon juice?

        1. Hi Nicole, Sounds like you had fun making them! What a great legacy you're leaving for your son. Regarding the timing, every oven is a little different so I'm glad you got it right for your oven. I wouldn't go with lemon juice as it would alter the texture of the cookies. You could add more zest or more extract for an intense lemon flavor.

  61. Would love the labels - Thank you! All of your recipes are excellent, so very excited to try these cookies - lemon and cookies in the same sentence - got to be good!

  62. Hi Chris,
    Another wonderful recipe and love the lemon! Made these so my daughter-in-law can take to the hospital and share with her fellow nurses. With the high Omicron cases, the medical staff is reaching their limit after over two years. These cookies will be a welcome treat. Can you also send me the labels!
    Thanks so much!
    Gayle Humann

  63. Chris, I made these cookies today and they have a great flavor but they’re not crackly looking like yours. What do I need to do next time? Thanks for your help!

    1. Hi Millie, it's hard to say without having been right in the kitchen with you. Did you use the cream of tartar? That definitely helps with the crinkly cracks. Also baking at 375 is a little different than most cookies that bake at 350˚F.

  64. Am looking forward to trying these. They sound delicious!
    Could you please send the pdf for the labels and boxes?
    Thank you!

  65. When you call for flour in your cookie and other baking recipes, do you sift the flour? I usually sift my flour into the measuring cup, but that doesn't always seem to work well. Last time I tried just whisking the flour and then measuring into the cup, but it seemed that I then incorporated too much flout.
    Phyl

    1. Hi Phyllis, Good question!
      I never sift my flour. I stir it up in the flour bin to lighten it a bit, then spoon (I actually use another measuring cup) it into my measuring cup and then level it with a knife.

  66. Hi Chris. We have a lemon tree. Perfect recipe to use up some of His abundance.
    Would sure appreciate the label PDF,
    Also, was so excited about the scripture at the end. I think the verse is 2 Corinthians 4:6. You might want to check and change it.
    Love your recipes!

    1. Thanks, Holly! How wonderful to have your own lemon tree!
      We'll be happy to send you the labels. Thanks for the head's up on the verse - you're right, it was a typo 💕

  67. The last time I shopped they only had lemons by the bag not individual....so I am using a few of your recipes. Would love the label for these tasty and easy to make cookies. Thanks, Betty

  68. Love this cookie! Super easy to make. The whisking provides an unexpected lightness in texture. This cookie is now one of my staples! Please email the pdf for printable labels.

  69. I would love to have the labels for lthe lemon cookies. I deliver Meals on Wheels and would like to gift them some of these cookies.

  70. I love all your recipes! Could you please send me labels for Crinkly Crackly Lemon Sugar Cookies. I enjoy receiving your daily recipes. Thank You so much...

  71. You say lemon, I say get out the mixing bowls. These are lovely, though I’ll have to make a second batch to go with the labels you send. These will be gone by morning.

  72. My oven is ready and waiting! Have enjoyed making many of your recipes over the years. Would love to have the PDF for the Lemon Cookies.....thank you!

  73. What a bright pick-me-up cookie for these dreary winter days. I am looking forward to making them for family and friends. Please send me the links and the labels.

  74. Delicious! My Meyer lemon tree is overflowing with gorgeous fruit and we love this recipe. Please send your PDF for the labels and I will share these fantastic cookies with friends and neighbors. Thank you for all the recipes you post. I have never made anything of yours that my husband didn’t compliment me on!

  75. This looks like a wonderful recipe --- and the photography has me thinking spring!!! I would love to have the labels for gift giving.

    Thanks a bunch for all you do...

  76. I would love the labels. They sound awesome and a perfect gift for Valentine’s Day.

    Also is the lemon zest the only lemon flavor in the cookies?

  77. The lemon sugar cookies are truly delicious. I would love to have the labels to gift them,
    Thanks for all your delicious recipes.

  78. Oohh lemon is my hubs favourite and he loves cookies thank for the recipe and I'd love gifting with your pdf labels thanks

  79. Happy New Year - to you and your family

    May it be a safe and happy year for you

    Please send the PDF labels for these yummy cookies ASAP

    Thanks, Glynis

  80. Just made a batch of these and they are delicious! Please send the labels. They are perfect to give away.

    Thank you. Joanne

  81. This is my weekend project sorted! Would love the PDF! Thank you! We have new neighbors and this is the perfect welcome gift!

  82. I am making these for my sweet Daughter in law’s Birthday this week! Thank you for the inspiration 🙂 I would love a printable label please. Where did you get those adorable Daisy scissors?

  83. Chris, these lemon cookies will be perfect for two friends having surgery this month! Would love to have pdf of your cheery labels!
    Many thanks for your blog— it is so enjoyable
    Millie

  84. I love lemon, and would love to share these along with your labels please. Always enjoy your excellent website 🙂

  85. We love lemon and sugar cookies - together sounds great!! Please send the labels and will share😃
    We live at 6800 ft., so the altitude is an issue with certain baking recipes. If you ever have thoughts on that with your recipes, it would be appreciated. Finding & trying your recipes has been a good thing about covid. Thank you!!

  86. Just received some lemons from my daughter's tree. These cookies sound delicious. Please send the gift labels.

  87. I’m also asking for the lovely labels-!
    Love, love, LOVE your blog posts❤️ Your recipes are yummy and the scriptures you leave at the bottom of each one is so encouraging. Thanks for brightening each day. ~Carolyne

  88. Why do you bake each cookie sheet separately? If my oven can hold two cookie sheets, can I bake them at the same time? I also use salted butter for my baking!

    1. Hi Laurel, I find baking cookies on the middle rack yields the best results but it will definitely work to bake two sheets at a time and switch them out halfway through.

  89. I started following your blog just a few weeks ago and I love it! I love your photography, helpful hints, Bible verses and songs you're listening too...it's like a moment of praise in the middle of my day. This cookie recipe looks delicious and will be trying it when I get a couple lemons! We have an empty cookie tin to return to our daughter and will fill it with these cookies for them. Yes, I'd like the labels, please. I'm originally a Wisconsin girl also...but transported to Minnesota, few culture shocks with that move except going from "bubblers" to "drinking fountains"!

    1. Haha! That took us awhile too, Janet!
      So happy you've enjoyed our site as well as the Scriptures and songs. I love your description of "a moment of praise..." That's my goal 💕
      We'll send the labels now!

  90. They look so yummy! I love lemon and would like to send some to my granddaughters at college. Their roommates love my "Care Packages". Please send me the labels for them. Thank you so much!

    1. Oh, how fun! I know there's a lot of excitement when a package arrives from you! We'll send the labels now, Kathy!

  91. I always get raves when I make one of your dishes / desserts! I refer so many of my friends to your website. I would enjoy receiving the sweet labels 🙂 Thank you for sharing one of the gifts God has given you with us.

  92. Thank you for your blog!
    I discovered it through a link from a foodie on Ocracoke Island, NC who was recommending your recipe for the rosemary pecan raincoast crackers.
    Small world and glad to have discovered you.
    Please send labels for the lemon cookies.
    God Bless,
    Liz

    1. Hi Siana, just tried to send you the labels but the email was returned. Perhaps you typed a letter wrong in your email address. If you resend it, we'll be happy to try again.

  93. I would love the file for the Lemon Cookie label! They look delicious! Can't wait to try and share them!
    Blessings to you today!

    Tami

  94. Love lemon - love the Scripture.

    Thanks so much - could I please, also, have the label file.

    Blessings (it's a gray day here - this will add some sunshine!)

    1. Yay, that makes me happy. I love both too 💕 These cookies will add some sunshine. The labels are coming your way!

  95. These look great! Can’t wait to try them!
    Yes please to the labels. Love your scriptures reading in each email. Thank you!

    1. Thanks, Joan, Send the labels now! So happy you enjoy the Scriptures! God's Word truly "never comes back void"!

  96. Thank you for the wonderful lemon cookie recipe, as my family loves lemon cookies, please send me your labels!
    Thank you

  97. Sounds delish! Thank you for all your wonderful recipes & helpful information about each recipe. Sending Happy New Year wishes to you & family !
    Thank you for offering labels- yes- would love labels!

  98. Oh mercy me! Lemon is one of my favorite flavors. I am afraid if I made these I would OI (over indulge). haha!! My husband is not crazy about lemon so...... It would not be good to have these in the house. They look so yummy!

  99. Happy New Year! Could I have the labels for the Crinkly Crackly Lemon Sugar Cookies, please?
    Thank you and thank you especially for the verses you add each time, I love to read them, they mean so much.