Lemon Cookies Ii
Brighten your dessert table with the zesty delight of Lemon Cookies II, a refreshingly tangy treat perfect for any occasion. These soft, buttery cookies are infused with fresh lemon juice and zest, delivering a vibrant citrus flavor in every bite. Topped with a simple yet luscious lemon glaze, they strike the perfect balance between sweet and tart. With a quick prep time of just 20 minutes and a bake time of 10, these cookies are an effortless way to satisfy your sweet tooth. Perfect for lemon lovers, this recipe yields 24 beautifully glazed cookies that are sure to impress at gatherings or as an afternoon snack.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.75 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 piece large egg
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (for glaze)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Beat in the egg, lemon zest, and freshly squeezed lemon juice until fully combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The cookies should remain soft in the center.
Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
While the cookies cool, prepare the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar and freshly squeezed lemon juice in a small bowl until smooth.
Once the cookies are completely cooled, drizzle the lemon glaze over the tops using a spoon or piping bag.
Allow the glaze to set for 10-15 minutes before serving. Enjoy your tangy homemade lemon cookies!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2840 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 79.3 g | 102% | |
| Saturated Fat | 43.9 g | 219% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 372 mg | 124% | |
| Sodium | 1128 mg | 49% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 517.8 g | 188% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.1 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 324.3 g | ||
| Protein | 32.2 g | 64% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 116 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 12.2 mg | 68% | |
| Potassium | 461 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
