These Glazed Lemon Cookies are soft, buttery, and bursting with fresh lemon flavor! Topped with a sweet and tangy glaze, they’re perfect for any citrus lover.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 18 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Make cookie dough: Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg, lemon juice, zest, and vanilla. Mix in dry ingredients.
- Bake: Scoop dough onto baking sheet and bake for 10–12 minutes.
- Make glaze: Mix powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth.
- Glaze cookies: Once cooled, dip or drizzle cookies with glaze. Let set before serving.
Notes
- For extra lemon flavor, add more zest.
- Store in an airtight container to keep cookies soft.
Find it online: https://tastyera.com/glazed-lemon-cookies/