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Glazed Lemon Cookies Recipe

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These Glazed Lemon Cookies feature a tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture with a slightly crisp exterior and a buttery lemon flavor. Topped with a bright, sweet lemon glaze made from fresh lemon juice and zest, these cookies are irresistibly refreshing and perfect for any occasion.

  • Total Time: 22 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cookies

Ingredients

Lemon cookie base

  • 1 cup salted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar, plus extra for cookie tops
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Lemon glaze

  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon zest
  • 2-3 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar on medium speed using a stand or hand mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 3 to 4 minutes. This step helps aerate the dough for tender cookies.
  3. Add Flavoring: Mix in the egg, lemon zest, lemon juice, and pure vanilla extract. Beat these ingredients together until the mixture is creamy and well combined, about another 1 to 2 minutes.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl or directly into the creamed mixture, add the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix on low speed until just combined to avoid overworking the dough.
  5. Portion Dough: Divide the dough into 12 even portions. You can do this by roughly dividing the dough into 4 sections, then scooping three equal-sized balls from each. Roll each portion into a ball and place them evenly spaced on the prepared cookie sheet.
  6. Flatten Dough Balls: Wet the bottom of a glass and dip it into granulated sugar. Gently press down on each dough ball with the sugar-coated glass bottom to flatten them to approximately 3 inches in diameter. This helps the cookies bake evenly.
  7. Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12 to 14 minutes, or until they appear set and slightly golden. Remove from the oven and allow them to cool on the cookie sheet for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Prepare Lemon Glaze: While the cookies cool, combine powdered sugar, lemon zest, and enough fresh lemon juice (2 to 3 tablespoons) to form a glaze with a barely runny consistency, enough to drizzle but not too thin.
  9. Glaze the Cookies: Transfer the glaze into a Ziploc bag, seal it, and snip a small corner to use as a piping bag. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies in a zigzag pattern, allowing some glaze to drip over the edges. Let the glaze set before serving.

Notes

  • Using fresh lemon juice and zest is key to achieving a bright and authentic lemon flavor.
  • Pressing the dough balls with a sugar-coated glass helps create a beautiful texture and prevents sticking.
  • Make sure the glaze isn’t too runny to avoid a thin and uneven coating on the cookies.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before glazing to ensure the glaze sets properly.
  • You can store glazed cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • Author: Daisy
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Cookies
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

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