Refined Lemon Christmas Cookie Recipes: A Culinary Inspiration

Get ready for some amazing lemon Christmas cookies that will make your house smell awesome and your taste buds super happy.

Check out our cool recipes and try making something different this year!

Lemon stars

Stars are an essential decoration for Christmas. Why not include them in your kitchen too?

Liven up your Christmas board with lemon stars that are pretty to look at and taste great.

Ingredients

Dough:

• 1 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour
• 1 cup of butter
• 1/2 cup of powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
• 1 egg

Decoration:

• 1 egg for brushing
• ground walnuts and granulated sugar for sprinkling

Method

• Sift plain flour with icing sugar, freshly grated lemon zest, lemon juice, and butter into a bowl. Cut the mixture into pieces.
• Make a smooth dough, wrap it in cling film, and let it rest in the fridge for 1-2 hours.
• Then, roll out the dough on a floured rolling pin into a thin sheet.
• Cut out stars from the dough (you can, of course, choose another shape), transfer them to a tray lined with baking paper, and bake in an oven preheated to 350°F.
• Bake for about 9 minutes. While still hot, roll the lemon candy in a mixture of powdered sugar and vanilla and let it cool.
• Store the finished stars in a candy box and let them rest for 1-2 weeks. This will soften the candy. In addition, the lemon will spread beautifully inside, intensifying the flavor of the candy.

Nut and Lemon Christmas cookies

Nuts should be included in the Christmas kitchen. Pair them with zesty lemon and sweet sugar for a delicious flavor!

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour
• 1 cup of powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup of butter
• 2 egg yolks
• 1 teaspoon lemon peel (can also be dried)
• 4 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice
• 1 egg for brushing
• ground walnuts for sprinkling

Method

• Sift the flour and powdered sugar and put everything in a bowl.
• Add chopped, softened butter, egg yolks, lemon zest, and juice, and process everything into a smooth dough.
• Cover the bowl with cling film and place the dough in the fridge to rest for about 2 hours.
• Roll out the dough on a floured roll, cut out various favorite shapes, brush them with beaten egg, sprinkle with nuts, and place them on a baking sheet lined with baking paper.
• Place the prepared cookies in a preheated oven and bake at 320°F until pink.
• Leave to cool for a while after baking. Bon Appetite!

Lemon Bars

This delightful recipe requires only seven simple ingredients.

The lusciously thick and creamy lemon curd filling rests atop an irresistible buttery crust. To ensure perfection, always bake these lemon bars at a lower temperature.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup of butter
• 2 spoons of sugar
• 2 cups flour
• 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
• salt
• 6 eggs
• juice of 2 fresh lemons

Method

• Mix the melted butter and sugar together.
• Add vanilla and salt. Stir.
• Sprinkle flour and create a dough, which you then fill the baking tin with.
• Now, prepare the frosting.
• Mix the lemon juice, eggs, sugar, and a little flour together.
• Pour the filling onto the body and bake for about 20 minutes (until set) at 320°F.
• After baking, remove the finished cookies from the oven and let them cool. They will take about one hour at room temperature.
• Then, put the cookies in the fridge for 1-2 hours until they are cold, and then cut them into thin bars.
• Finally, sprinkle all the bars with powdered sugar.
• You can serve!

Lemon cookies with cream

Don’t worry about the sourness of the lemon wedges.

The sugar balances the sweetness, and the lemon adds a refreshing taste.

Try our recipe for a sweet-and-sour treat!

Ingredients

Lemon dough:

• 2 cups of all-purpose flour
• 1 cup of butter
• 1/2 cup of powdered sugar
• 3 egg yolks
• Juice and peel from ½ chemically untreated lemon

Butter Lemon Cookie Cream:

• 1 cup of butter
• 5 tablespoons of cane sugar
• 1 egg
• Juice of 1/2 lemon

Lemon Frosting for Cookies:

• 2 cups of powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons of hot water

Method

• Sift the flour and sugar into a bowl, and add the chopped butter, egg yolks, juice, and lemon zest.
• Make a smooth dough from the mixture and let it rest overnight in the refrigerator.
• The next day, put the dough on a floured roll and put cling film over it. Roll out the dough through the film. Thanks to the food foil, the dough will not stick to the rolling pin.
• Remove the foil and start cutting out the circles. Place them on a tray lined with baking paper and bake at 360°F for 7-8 minutes.
• Leave the baked circles to cool, and then cover them with lemon cream. Finally, pour the lemon glaze over the glued circles.

Lemon cream for cookies:

• Boil a pot of water on the stove and place a stainless steel bowl on it. You want to create a water bath.
• Beat the eggs in a bowl, add the sugar, and beat everything until the mixture is thick.
• Set the mixture aside. Take another bowl, in which you beat the softened butter into a foam, and gradually beat the finished egg mixture.
• Beat everything together until smooth. Add the juice of half a lemon, beat again, and glue the cooled circles with the resulting cream.

Lemon Icing:

• Put the sugar in a bowl, add the water and lemon juice, and mix very thoroughly until the icing is smooth.

Lemon Linzer Cookies

Enhance the festive spirit in your kitchen by trying a simple recipe for Linzer cookies with a touch of lemon.

Let’s make this holiday season even more special!

Ingredients

• 2 ½ cups flour
• ⅓ cup powdered sugar
• coarse sugar for sprinkling
• 9 tablespoons of unsalted butter
• 2 egg yolks
• 1 lemon

Method

• Mix the flour and sugar in a large bowl and add the butter and egg yolks.
• Squeeze the lemon and pour the fresh juice into the mixture. Mix everything well.
• Using your hands, begin kneading the dough until everything comes together and the dough is shiny. This will take about 5-7 minutes.
• Once the dough is ready, form it into a “ball” and cover the bowl with cling film. Then, place the dough in the refrigerator and let it cool.
• While the dough is resting, preheat the oven to 350°F.
• Once the dough is set, remove it from the fridge and roll it out on a floured surface. The dough should be rolled out to about 0.1 inches.
• Now, it’s up to you what kind of cutter you choose. Whether you want to make lemon circle-shaped cookies or cookies in the shape of stars, we have chosen the bird (owl) shape for this recipe.
• Beat one egg in a bowl. Brush each cut-out cookie separately with this egg. This will give the cookies a golden tinge when baking.
• Sprinkle the candy with coarse sugar. It will create a beautiful snow effect.
• Place the prepared cookies in the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes until they start to brown nicely.
• Let the finished cookies cool and serve.

No-bake lemon cookies

If you are a fan of sweet and creamy taste at the same time, this recipe is written just for you!

The advantage of this delicacy is that it can be decorated with any sprinkles and served outside of Christmas, for example, at birthday parties.

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup lemon frosting
• 60 pieces of Ritz Crackers
• 24 ounces white candy coating, melted
• Nonpareils, jimmies or sprinkles (optional)

Method

• Spread frosting on the bottoms of half of the crackers; cover with remaining crackers.
• Dip sandwiches in melted candy coating; allow excess to drip off. 
• Place on waxed paper; decorate as desired.
• Let stand until set. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Glazed Lemon Cookies

Glazed Lemon Cookies feature buttery, citrusy, soft, and perfectly sweet cookies topped with a lemon glaze.

These are the best lemon cookies, as they come together quickly, contain simple ingredients, and don’t even require chilling.

Ingredients

Dough:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon of baking soda
• ½ teaspoon of salt
• 1 tablespoon of lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
• ½ cup unsalted butter (let melt at room temperature)
• 1 cup of sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

Lemon Frosting for Christmas Cookies:

• ½ cup of water
• ¾ cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon of lemon juice

Method

Dough:

• Before preparing the dough, preheat the oven to 350°F.
• Whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and lemon zest in a medium bowl.
• In another bowl, beat together the butter and sugar using an electric mixer. Beat until the mixture is fluffy.
• Add eggs, vanilla extract, and lemon juice. Mix well until everything is combined.
• Slowly mix the mixture from the second bowl with the mixer (on low speed) into the medium bowl and carefully mix with the flour mixture.
• Using a medium spring-loaded cookie scoop, drop 1 ½-tablespoon sized balls of cookie dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart. Roll each ball with your palms, then gently flatten the dough to about 1/3-inch thick using your palm.
• Place the cookies in the oven and bake until the edges are golden. It will take about 15-20 minutes.
• Then, remove the cookies and let them cool for 2 minutes. Spread them with the prepared lemon glaze, and you’re done.

Lemon Frosting for Cookies:

• Pour the water into the bowl and slowly whisk the sugar into it.
• Whisk until the frosting becomes a smooth, thicker consistency. If necessary, sift the sugar before using.
• Add lemon juice to the mixture and stir.
• Spread the finished glaze on the cookies and let it harden. A beautiful, shiny glaze will form on it.

If you haven’t worked with lemon yet when preparing Christmas goodies, definitely do.

Lemon Christmas cookies are a delightful twist on traditional holiday treats. With their zesty, citrusy flavor, these cookies are a refreshing addition to any Christmas gathering.

The buttery, soft texture combined with the tangy lemon glaze makes them a crowd-pleaser for both kids and adults. Whether you’re a fan of classic sugar cookies or looking for something a little different, lemon Christmas cookies are definitely worth a try this holiday season.

Their vibrant flavor and festive appearance will add a bright and cheerful touch to your holiday cookie platter.

Lemon Christmas cookies are worth a try!