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Strawberry Lemon Sugar Cookies

Ingredients
  

Cookies

  • 1 cup butter soft
  • 1 cup sugar plus 1/4 c more for dipping into cookies
  • ¾ cup powdered sugar
  • ¾ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 Tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 3 Tablespoons lemon zest
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • cups flour

Frosting

  • ¾ cup butter soft
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • cup sour cream
  • cup fresh strawberries chopped
  • extra powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  • Beat butter and 1 cup of the sugar and the powdered sugar.
  • Slowly add oil, lemon juice, lemon zest and eggs.
  • Combine well.
  • Add flour, salt, baking soda, cream of tartar until a dough forms.
  • Roll into 1 inch balls and place on parchment paper.
  • On a plate, pour ¼ c of sugar.
  • Use the bottom of a glass and dip it in the sugar then into the dough ball to flatten it a bit. The thinner, the crisper.
  • Bake8-10 mins.
  • Keep chilled.

Frosting

  • Beat butter, powdered sugar and sour cream.
  • Beat until smooth and fluffy.
  • Fold in strawberries which will tint it pink.
  • Frost cookies and store in fridge.
  • Serve with powdered sugar and berries on top if desired.