Description
Delight your taste buds with these zesty Lemon Cookies that are perfect for any occasion. The refreshing lemon flavor combined with a sweet glaze makes them a delectable treat.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 2 cups (283g) all-purpose flour ((scoop and level to measure))
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/4 cups (250g) granulated sugar*
- 12 Tbsp (170g) unsalted butter, (at room temperature)
- 1 1/2 Tbsp fresh lemon zest
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 1/2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Lemon Glaze:
- 1 1/4 cups (150g) powdered sugar
- 2 1/2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, use an electric hand mixer to blend granulated sugar, butter, and lemon zest until combined. Whip on high speed for about 1 minute until slightly pale and fluffy.
- Add egg, egg yolk, lemon juice, and vanilla extract (add food coloring if desired).
- Combine flour mixture with butter mixture. Chill dough, then roll into balls and place on baking sheets.
- Bake until slightly under-baked. Cool on a wire rack.
- Mix powdered sugar and lemon juice for the glaze. Drizzle over cooled cookies.
- Allow glaze to set before storing.
Notes
- You can add a sprinkle of lemon zest on top of the glaze for extra zestiness.
- These cookies are best enjoyed within a few days of baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Lemon Cookies, Lemon Dessert, Glazed Lemon Cookies
