Glazed Lemon Butter Cookies
User Reviews
4.4
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Servings
24
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Calories
263 kcal
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Course
Dessert
Glazed Lemon Butter Cookies
Description
Glazed Lemon Butter Cookies offer a sweet and tangy treat centered on the buttery cookie foundation enhanced with lemon extract. The dough is chilled before rolling thin to ensure a tender texture and maintain shape during baking. The cookies bake quickly until the edges turn lightly brown, preserving a soft center with crisp edges. The lemon glaze, made by whisking powdered sugar with fresh lemon juice, is dipped onto the tops after baking, adding a smooth, glossy coating that dries firm. These cookies can be enjoyed alongside tea or coffee, or as part of a dessert platter.
The recipe requires chilling the dough for 2 hours, which helps develop flavor and makes it easier to roll and cut. When glazing, dipping each cookie individually ensures an even coating. Allow the glaze to set completely before stacking or storing the cookies to maintain their appearance.
Ingredients
For the cookies:
- 1 cup butter softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 egg lightly beaten, large
- ¼ cup milk
- 2 tsp. lemon extract
- 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- ½ tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp. baking soda
For the glaze:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ to ⅓ cup lemon juice fresh squeezed
Instructions
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, milk and lemon extract.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and chill for 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Roll dough out on a lightly floured surface to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut with a 2-inch cookie cutter dipped in flour. Place 2-inches apart on ungreased baking sheet.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges just begin to brown. Allow cookies to cool for 3 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Dip each cookie top into the glaze. Return to the wire rack, glaze side up. Let cookies set until icing has set.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 263 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 263kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 34mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 128mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 77mg | 2% |
| Sugar | 26g | 52% |
| Vitamin A | 260IU | 5% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.4
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