Dessert
Glazed Lemon Cookies
36 servings
servings28 minutes
total timeIngredients
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons lemon zest
1 cup unsalted butter, (at room temperature)
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup powdered sugar
4-5 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line two baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Set aside.
Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a small bowl. Whisk and set aside.
In a small bowl, add granulated sugar and lemon zest. Rub the sugar and lemon zest together with your fingers, until fragrant.
Beat butter and sugar/lemon mixture together until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
Slowly beat in flour mixture on low speed until blended. Drop dough by tablespoon onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart. Gently flatten dough with the palm of your hand.
Bake for 12-14 minutes or until cookies are just set and slightly golden brown. Cool cookies on baking sheet for 2 minutes and transfer to cooking racks. Cool completely.
In a medium bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and lemon juice. Dip each cookie top into the lemon glaze. Let cookies sit until icing has set.
Nutrition
Serving Size
-
Calories
105 kcal
Total Fat
5 g
Saturated Fat
3 g
Unsaturated Fat
-
Trans Fat
-
Cholesterol
18 mg
Sodium
35 mg
Total Carbohydrate
14 g
Dietary Fiber
1 g
Total Sugars
7 g
Protein
1 g
36 servings
servings28 minutes
total time