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Glazed Lemon Cookies

Sweet & Tangy Glazed Lemon Cookies for Instant Joy

These Glazed Lemon Cookies are a delightful treat filled with bright citrus flavor and topped with a zesty lemon glaze.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 59 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour spooned and leveled
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt kosher or sea salt recommended
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder do not substitute with baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest freshly grated
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar or coconut sugar
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract homemade preferred
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 large Egg room temperature
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Confectioners' Sugar sifted
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice freshly squeezed preferred
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest freshly grated

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • stand mixer
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • whisk
  • Sifter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Zesty Glazed Lemon Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder in a bowl, and set aside.
  3. Combine lemon zest and sugar in a small bowl, rubbing the zest into the sugar until fragrant.
  4. Cream together unsalted butter and the lemon-sugar mixture until light and fluffy.
  5. Add vanilla extract, lemon juice, and egg to the butter mixture and mix until just combined.
  6. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just incorporated.
  7. Scoop portions of the dough onto prepared baking sheets, flattening each ball slightly.
  8. Bake for 11-14 minutes until edges are lightly golden and centers remain soft.
  9. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  10. Whisk together glaze ingredients until smooth and dip the tops of cooled cookies.
  11. Let the glaze firm up for about 20-30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.2mg

Notes

Ensure ingredients are fresh for best flavor and let cookies cool completely before glazing to maintain texture.

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