Description
Delight in every bite of these Glazed Lemon Cookies, a perfect blend of sweet and tangy flavors that will brighten your day. Soft and chewy, each cookie is topped with a luscious lemon glaze that adds a delightful zesty kick. Easy to make and visually stunning, these cookies are ideal for any occasion—from summer picnics to cozy winter gatherings. Whip up a batch today and watch them disappear!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon zest
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- For the Glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- 3. In another bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- 4. Beat in the egg, lemon zest, and lemon juice until well combined.
- 5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just blended.
- 6. Drop tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet about two inches apart.
- 7. Bake for 10 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges but still soft in the center.
- 8. Let cool completely before glazing with a mixture of powdered sugar and lemon juice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg