# Lip-Puckering Lemon Biscuits Sweetopia's Citrus Cookies Are Sweetly Styled and Company-Ready By Susan Keefe | Published 2012-07-19 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citrus-cookie References: [sweetopia.net](http://sweetopia.net/2012/07/when-life-gives-you-lemons-lemon-cookie-recipe-tutorial/) Enjoy a sweet and tart bite with these bright and sunny Citrus Cookies. Carefully crafted by the baking blogger behind the popular site 'Sweetopia,' these stunning sweets are the perfect summertime party favor. As their appearance indicates, these cookies sport a lip-pukering flavor profile. The simple [sugar cookie dough](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-baked-cookie-mix) is spiked with an ample amount of citrus zest to liven up your tastebuds. 'Sweetopia' is a known hotspot for [clever cookie decorating tips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nerds-sugar-crush-cookie) and these sweetly styled Citrus Cookies are no exception. With her easy to follow step-by-step instructions, you can put together a platter of these sugary citrus fruits in a snap. Topped with vibrant royal icing, these cookies look glossy, perfect and company-ready. You'll look like the ultimate domestic goddess when you unveil these tasty stunners. End your next BBQ on a sweet and tangy note with these nifty neon treats. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Citrus Dessert Trend:** This trend is an opportunity for bakers to innovate with citrus ingredients in desserts and create unique flavor profiles. - **Decorated Cookie Trend:** This trend is an opportunity for decorating businesses to provide customers with unique and customized cookies, perfect for parties and events. - **Summer Party Favor Trend:** This trend is an opportunity for event planners to provide guests with fun and unique party favors that are both tasty and visually pleasing. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Bakery Industry:** Bakeries can capitalize on the citrus dessert trend by adding new and unique citrus-flavored desserts to their menu to cater to consumers interested in sweet and tangy flavor profiles. - **Event Planning Industry:** Event planners can incorporate the summer party favor trend by providing guests with creative and personalized party favors, such as these citrus cookies, that add a special touch to the event. - **Cookie Decorating Industry:** The decorated cookie trend presents an opportunity for cookie decorating businesses to offer customized and visually appealing cookies, catering to consumers interested in unique and aesthetically pleasing treats. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Versatile Summertime Citrus Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lemon-burst-cookies.md) - [Citrusy Sandwich Shop Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lemon-sunshine-cookie.md) - [Seasonally Inspired Snack Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fancypants-cookies.md) - [Flower-Shaped Lemon Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lemon-flower-cookies.md) - [Citrusy Springtime Eclairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zesty-lemon-eclairs.md) - [Key Lime Tea Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/key-lime-tea-cookies.md) - [Lemon-Flavored Cookie Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lemon-cookie.md) - [Limoncello Biscotti Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limoncello-bites.md) - [Thin Meyer Lemon Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meyer-lemon-cookie-thins.md)