Description
These easy glazed lemon cookies are soft, buttery, and bursting with fresh lemon flavor, topped with a sweet-tart lemon glaze that makes them irresistibly refreshing.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- For the glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in egg, lemon zest, and lemon juice until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
- Drop tablespoon-sized dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
- In a small bowl, mix powdered sugar and lemon juice to make the glaze. Add zest if using.
- Drizzle or spread glaze over cooled cookies and let set before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice and zest for the brightest flavor.
- For a crisper edge, bake 1–2 minutes longer.
- Glazed cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Add poppy seeds to the dough for a fun twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg