Lemon Swig Sugar Cookies with Lemon Frosting | Mel's Kitchen Cafe

"Lemon sugar cookies! And wow, they are delicious. No rolling or cutting out, these pressed Lemon Swig Sugar Cookies are fantastic (and that frosting! yum!)...."

INGREDIENTS
1 cup (8 ounces, 16 tablespoons) butter, softened
1 tablespoon sour cream
1/2 to 1 tablespoon lemon zest (from about 1 medium lemon)
5 cups (20 ounces) powdered sugar
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 1/4 cups (9.25 ounces) granulated sugar
2 tablespoons lemon zest (from about 3 medium lemons)
1 cup butter (8 ounces, 16 tablespoons), softened
3/4 cup neutral-flavored oil (canola, vegetable, grapeseed, etc)
3/4 cup (3 ounces) powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 to 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 large eggs
5 1/2 cups (27.5 ounces) all-purpose flour (I use unbleached)
Granulated sugar for pressing the cookies
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