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Glazed lemon cookies with a shiny citrus glaze on a rustic wooden background.

Glazed Lemon Cookies

Delightful cookies with a sweet-tart lemon flavor, perfect for family gatherings or a sunny treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Ensure the butter is softened for easy mixing.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar Can be substituted with coconut sugar for a twist.
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest (from about 2 lemons) Fresh zest is essential for the best flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour Can be substituted with a gluten-free baking blend.
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy and light in color, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Beat in the egg, lemon zest, and lemon juice until fully incorporated.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  5. Use a cookie scoop or two spoons to drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers are still soft.
  2. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Glazing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth.
  2. Once the cookies are completely cool, drizzle the glaze over the tops, allowing it to set for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

For an extra lemony flavor, add more zest to the cookie mixture or glaze. You can freeze the cookies for up to three months. It's advisable to chill the dough for about 30 minutes before baking to help the cookies retain their shape.