Mom'S Lemon Cookies

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves: 24 Cuisine: American

Mom's Lemon Cookies are delightfully tender treats with a subtle lemon flavor. Perfect for tea time or casual gatherings, these cookies offer a sweet, tangy taste with a crisp edge. Easy to make with simple ingredients, they appeal to all ages and are sure to become a family favorite.

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Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 6 egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon lemon flavoring
  • 1 cup shortening
  • 1 teaspoon soda
  • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Mix all ingredients together in a bowl.
  2. Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto a cookie sheet.
  3. Bake at 350°F until golden brown around the edges.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

640 kcal 32% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 13.2g 26% DV
Total Fat 41.4g 53% DV
Carbs 54.5g 20% DV
Fiber 2.5g 9% DV
Sugar 0.1g

Electrolytes

Sodium 9842mg 100% DV
Potassium 4348mg 93% DV
Cholesterol 581.3mg 100% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 132.8mcg 15% DV
Vitamin C 9.3mg 10% DV
Vitamin D 2.6mcg 13% DV
Calcium 110.3mg 8% DV
Iron 5.4mg 30% DV
Contains Milk Egg Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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