Lemon Cookie Recipes

Take a bite out of these sweet and tart lemon cookie recipes. We have ideas for lemon crinkle cookies, healthy lemon cookies, Italian lemon cookies and more.

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Lemon Blueberry Cookies

Soft and citrusy lemon blueberry cookies are easy to prepare and bake quickly, yet still feel out-of-the-ordinary enough to make them a special treat.

Lemon Cookies

In less than 30 minutes, you can bake up a batch of these tart and tasty lemon cookies.


Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies

With fresh lemon zest, lemon juice and poppy seeds, these tender lemon poppy seed cookies are sure to add a...


Lemon & Rosemary Butter Cookies

3 reviews

Cooling lemon and aromatic rosemary make these butter cookies stand out at the holidays. I use them to punch up...


Lemon & Rosemary Shortbread Cookies

13 reviews

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

Lemon-Butter Spritz Cookies

18 reviews

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


Citrus Gingerbread Cookies

1 review

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

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I Made Giada De Laurentiis’ Viral Lemon Ricotta Cookies, and They’re Heavenly

These soft-baked lemon ricotta cookies by Giada De Laurentiis are the perfect treat when you're craving something lemony and sweet.


Lavender and Lemon Biscochitos

1 review

Biscochitos are the state cookie for our home state of New Mexico. They are traditionally made with anise seeds, but...


How to Make Soft and Chewy Lemon Cookies

These delightful lemon cookies taste like summer sunshine.


25 Lemon Cookies for Lemon Lovers Only

Indulge in tart and tang when you bite into one of these lemon cookies. They're sure to satisfy any lemon...

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Lemon Blueberry Whoopie Pies

10 reviews

Lemon blueberry whoopie pies are a dessert that captures the flavors of summer. Plus, they're quite easy to make from...


Lemon Sugar Cookies

33 reviews

These delightful giant lemon cookies taste like sweet, sweet sunshine.


Crisp Lemon Shortbread

1 review

Fresh juice and zest pair up to give my buttery cookies a lemony pop. Sprinkle sugar on top for extra...


Lemon Snowballs Cookie

14 reviews

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


Dipped Sandwich Cookies

5 reviews

With a lemon filling and chocolate coating, these buttery sandwich cookies are often requested at my house, particularly for special...

Lemon Poppy Seed Shortbread

2 reviews

Grace Yaskovic from Branchville, New Jersey picks poppy seeds to perk up her lemony cookies. "A sprinkling of sugar adds...


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Drop Sugar Cookies

8 reviews

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


Lemon Cooler Cookies

2 reviews

Baking soda helps brown these crisp, lemony, shortbread-like goodies created by our Test Kitchen experts. If you’re a fan of...


Lemon Meltaway Cookies

12 reviews

These lemon meltaway cookies are soft, chewy and thanks to confectioners' sugar and a few other key ingredients, they'll melt...


Lemon Curd Cookies

1 review

I've made these cookies for years. I like to give them out to family and friends. —Carole Vogel, Allison Park,...


Lemon Snowdrops

8 reviews

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


Lemon Oatmeal Sugar Cookies

6 reviews

My grandmother always made these cookies for us for Christmas, and now I have inherited that task. I make them...


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Lemon Biscotti

3 reviews

Our lemon biscotti recipe creates cookies with the perfect texture and crunch. Serve these lemony delights with your daily coffee...


Citrus Almond Cookies

1 review

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

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Lemon Thins

4 reviews

These irresistible thins have a tart lemon taste and crisp texture. To create a simple but special dessert, place some...


Lemon Lover’s Cookies

38 reviews

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


Lemon Shortbread Cookies

2 reviews

These lemon shortbread cookies are the perfect blend of buttery richness and zesty citrus. They're a delightful treat for any...


Lemon Ricotta Cookies

5 reviews

Make these lemon ricotta cookies when you want a cookie that's full of lemon flavor. Ricotta cheese makes this cookie's...


Lemon Cornmeal Cookies

Anything lemon makes my day brighter and these soft cookies have a fabulous lemon aroma and a subtle lemon flavor....


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Lemon Oatmeal Cookies

28 reviews

These treats disappear so quickly, you'll think the sweet and chewy lemon oatmeal cookies are magic!