Lemon Cookie Recipes

My grandmother passed away when I was 5 years old, so I treasure this recipe of hers. Grated lemon peel...

I found this recipe at my grandmother's house, and I made it as soon as I got home. The lovely...

These crunchy little cookies are great for a light dessert. The bright taste of lemon makes them a winner!

Orange and lemon zest give gingerbread cutouts a refreshing twist. Brushing a honey glaze over the top adds a subtle...

These sandwich cookies taste rich and buttery and have a lovely lemon filling. The recipe has been in our family...

Lemon and rosemary make these luscious treats a sweet surprise for a few friends. —Malorie Harris, Wildomar, California

I add a hint of lemon to these delightful Christmas sugar cookies. For make-ahead convenience, freeze the dough up to...

These light cookies will melt in your mouth. They're sure to be a hit wherever you serve them. —Virginia Dillard,...

I love to package up these tart, tender cookies to share with friends! You could spread them with buttercream or...

These frosted goodies were a "must" every Christmas in my mother's family. I think the blend of milk chocolate, toasted...

Here’s a quick-to-fix delight that’s perfect to make when you’ve forgotten a treat for a bake sale or potluck. They...

When we lived on the East Coast, a nearby fruit and vegetable stand had a bakery featuring these soft, cakelike...

These chewy gems have refreshing lemon flavor. They freeze well and thaw easily in the fridge, so you can cure...

These cookies are lovely as they are, but I'll sometimes use a light-colored sanding sugar for the top: First, lightly...

This recipe makes a lot of terrific cookies! It's great for Christmas when all the kids and grandkids visit. They...

Every year my mom and I collect cookie recipes we want to try and then get together in early December...

These light, citrus cookies are a nice change of pace from typical Christmas cookies. Melted vanilla chips drizzled over the...

These drop sugar cookies are oh-so simple to whip up and easy to decorate to fit any party theme.

When I spread these spicy gingerbread rounds with my lemony cream cheese frosting, I knew I had a hit. Cardamom...

I save my snowdrop cookies for special occasions. The crunchy, buttery sandwich cookie has a puckery lemon filling. —Bernice Martinoni,...