My Amish Sugar Cookies are a classic for a reason.They are soft, buttery, and have that perfect melt-in-your-mouth texture that makes them hard to stop eating.I took that same beloved cookie base and added bright lemon flavor for a fun, fresh version.

This Lemon Sugar Cookie recipe is simple, sweet, and full of lemon flavor in every bite.If you love lemon desserts, you will also want to try my Lemon Sugar Cookies with Lemon Frosting for an extra burst of citrus goodness! Want to save this recipe?Just enter your email and get it sent to your inbox! Plus you’ll get new recipes from us every week!Email *Save Recipe Ingredients & Substitutions All-purpose flour: Gives these cookies structure while keeping them soft and tender.Cream of tartar: Helps create the classic Amish sugar cookie texture with a soft center and slightly crisp edges.

Butter and vegetable oil: The combination of butter (I used salted butter for these cookies) and oil gives these cookies a rich flavor while keeping them soft and moist.If using unsalted butter, consider adding a pinch of salt to the dough.Granulated sugar and confectioners’ sugar: Using both sugars creates a tender cookie with the perfect sweetness and texture.

Lemon extract: Adds a bright lemon flavor throughout the cookies.You can adjust the amount slightly depending on how strong you like the lemon flavor.Lemon zest (Optional): Lemon zest is optional, but it adds a fresh lemon aroma and a little

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