Glazed Lemon Cookies
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Category
Cookies
Cuisine
American
Servings
25
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
14 minutes
Calories
440
Glazed Lemon Cookies are buttery, citrusy, and delightfully sweet cookies topped with a zesty lemon glaze.
They come together quickly, use simple ingredients, and require no chilling time. Ideal for a fresh and easy treat, these cookies are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups (286 grams) all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 sticks (227 grams) unsalted butter, at cool room temperature
- ¾ cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest (from about 3 medium lemons)
- 1 large egg, at cool room temperature
- 1 ½ cups (189 grams) powdered sugar, sifted
- 2 to 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Additional lemon zest, for garnish (optional)
- Electric Mixer: For creaming the butter and sugar.
- Paddle Attachment: For mixing the dough.
- Medium Spring-Loaded Cookie Scoop: For portioning the dough.
- Parchment Paper: For lining the baking sheets.
- Cooling Racks: For cooling the baked cookies.
- Mixing Bowls: For dry and wet ingredients.
- Whisk: For making the glaze.
- Sifter: For sifting powdered sugar.
For the Cookies:
For the Glaze:
Tools Needed
Directions
Preheat Oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Mix Dry Ingredients: Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a small bowl. Set aside.
Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment to beat butter, sugar, and lemon zest until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. Scrape down the bowl.
Add Egg: Beat in the egg until well combined, about 1 minute. Scrape the bowl.
Combine Ingredients: On low speed, add the flour mixture and blend until just incorporated. The dough will be slightly dry.
Form Cookies: Using a medium spring-loaded cookie scoop, drop 1 ½-tablespoon balls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart. Roll each ball and flatten to about 1/3-inch thick.
Bake: Bake for 12-14 minutes or until cookies are just set and slightly golden at the edges. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Make Glaze: In a medium bowl, whisk powdered sugar and lemon juice until a thick but pourable glaze forms.
Glaze Cookies: Spoon glaze onto each cooled cookie and garnish with extra lemon zest if desired. Let set for at least 30 minutes.
Recipe Note
Notes
- Refrigeration: No chill time required before baking.
- Doubling/Halving: Adjust ingredient quantities as needed. For halving, divide the egg (2 tablespoons).
- Cookie Bars: To make cookie bars, press dough into an 8×8-inch pan, bake for 23-25 minutes, then glaze and cut into bars.
Enjoy these bright, lemony cookies as a delightful treat that’s sure to brighten up any day!
Nutrition
Nutrition
- Serving Size
- 100
- per serving
- Calories
- 440
- Fat
- 19 grams
- 25%
- Saturated Fat
- 12 grams
- 18%
- Cholesterol
- 65 milligrams
- 48%
- Sodium
- 180 milligrams
- 32%
- Carbs
- 65 grams
- 56%
- Fiber
- 1 grams
- 23%
- Sugar
- 45 grams
- 59%
- Protein
- 3 grams
- 5%
