Glazed Lemon Cookies
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Glazed Lemon Cookies
Description
The Glazed Lemon Cookies combine a creamy butter and powdered sugar base with lemon juice and zest to infuse a bright citrus flavor throughout the dough. Baking at a moderate temperature ensures a soft center with lightly browned edges. Once cooled, the cookies receive a drizzle of a glaze made with powdered sugar, lemon juice, heavy cream, and lemon zest which dries to a thin, sweet coating. The glaze provides a subtle tartness and extra moisture to the texture.
The result is a cookie that manages to be both tender and slightly crisp, making it a good option alongside tea or coffee. The lemon elements are fresh and bright, not overwhelming, making these cookies approachable while highlighting lemon’s natural acidity.
Storing them covered keeps them fresh for several days, and the glaze holds up well without becoming sticky or sticky. This makes them suitable for preparing ahead and serving in gatherings or simple homemade dessert options.
Ingredients
For the cookies
- 1 cup butter room temperature
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups flour
- 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
For the glaze
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
For the cookies
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Add the butter and powdered sugar to a mixing bowl and beat until smooth using a mixer.
- Add the flour, lemon juice, lemon zest, and salt to the bowl and mix until well combined.
- Use a medium cookie scoop to scoop out balls of cookie dough. Place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet. Lightly flatten the cookies with your hands.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the cookies are just golden brown around the edges.
- Cool on the pan for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
For the glaze
- Add all of the ingredients for the glaze to a small mixing bowl and whisk well until smooth.
- Spoon the glaze evenly over the cooled cookies.
- Let set for 15 minutes or until the glaze has firmed up.
- Store tightly covered for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Prepare the glaze once the cookies have cooled completely to ensure it sets properly without melting.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh for up to five days.
- Use fresh lemon juice and zest for the best bright citrus flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 28cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 117 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cookie | |
| Calories | 117kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 18mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 99mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 11mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 210IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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