Lemon Cookies Recipe
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
14 mins
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Total Time
24 mins
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Servings
24
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Course
Dessert, Baked Goods
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Cuisine
American
Lemon Cookies Recipe
Description
Lemon Cookies are created by creaming room-temperature butter and sugar, then incorporating fresh lemon zest and juice along with vanilla and egg for moisture and binding. Dry ingredients including flour, baking soda, and salt are mixed in last to form a soft dough. The dough is portioned by spoonfuls onto a baking sheet and baked at 350°F until the edges turn light golden, preserving a tender center.
After baking and cooling slightly, a lemon glaze made from powdered sugar, lemon zest, and juice is drizzled or spread on top and allowed to harden. This glaze adds a sweet and tangy finish complementing the cookie's bright citrus flavor.
The cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for several days, making them a convenient treat for any occasion. The fresh lemon components give these cookies a fresh, lively taste balanced by the buttery richness of the dough.
Freezing portions of the dough on a baking sheet before transferring to a container allows easy preparation of freshly baked cookies whenever desired.
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter room temperature, unsalted
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon 1 small lemon, zest
- 2 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 egg large
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
Glaze
- 2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp lemon zest
- ⅓ cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉. Prepare a large baking sheet with a non-stick spray, or parchment paper, set aside.
- In large mixing bowl beat the butter for a few seconds, then pour in the sugar and cream together until fluffy.
- Add in the lemon zest, vanilla, lemon juice and egg. Continue to mix until smooth.
- To the same bowl add the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix until fully combined.
- Drop cookie dough by the spoonful onto the prepared cookie sheet. Bake until just starting to turn a light golden color on the edges, approximately 10 minutes. Remove from oven, let cool on the cookie sheet about 2-3 minutes and then remove to continue cooling on a wire rack.
- Once cooled prepare the glaze by whisking the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest together until well combined. Spoon onto the top of the cookies or drizzle. Allow to sit and dry, glaze will harden.
- Store cookies in airtight container at room temperature.
Notes
- Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-5 days to maintain freshness.
- Freeze raw cookie dough spoonfuls on a tray, then transfer to bags for longer storage; bake directly from frozen as needed.
- Fresh lemon zest and juice are key to the bright flavor; avoid bottled lemon juice for best taste.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 143kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 78mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 16mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 128IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 4mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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