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Frosted Lemon Cookies

Frosted Lemon Cookies are the sweet and tangy dessert of your dreams. These soft and delectable cookies are the perfect treat.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
21 mins
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 333 kcal
Course: Dessert , Baked Goods
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Lemon sugar cookie:
  • 1 cup butter - unsalted softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp pure lemon extract
  • 2 tbsp lemon zest
  • 3 cups flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting:
  • 1 cup butter - unsalted
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp lemon extract
  • 1 cup lemon curd

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line two cookie sheets with parchment paper
  2. Using a large bowl, beat together the butter, sugar, eggs, lemon zest, lemon extract until combined and smooth
  3. Using a medium bowl, whisk the four and baking powder together until combined
  4. Gradually beat into the wet ingredients until a dough forms
  5. Using a large ice cream scooper, scoop out dough into your hand and roll it into a ball
  6. Spray the bottom of a flat cup with pam baking spray
  7. Press the cup into the dough ball and gently flatten it into a thick disk
  8. Repeat steps with remaining dough
  9. Bake 1 tray at a time in the oven for about 11 minutes
  10. Remove and allow to cool completely
Frosting:
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  1. Using a standing mixer, beat all ingredients except the lemon curd until combined, creamy and thick
  2. Scoop into the piping bag
  3. Pipe a spiral onto the top of the cookies
  4. Scoop the lemon curd into the piping bag and cut the tip-off
  5. Fill in the space between the spiral lines of the frosting with the lemon curd
  6. Allow the frosting to set before enjoying!

Nutrition Information

Serving 24 Calories 333kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 43g (14%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 59mg (20%) Sodium 60mg (3%) Potassium 74mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 31g (62%) Vitamin A 522IU (10%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 32mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 333

% Daily Value*

Serving 24
Calories 333kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 43g 14%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 59mg 20%
Sodium 60mg 3%
Potassium 74mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 31g 62%
Vitamin A 522IU 10%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 32mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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