Glazed Lemon Cookies
Lemon is one of many popular tastes of summer. Enjoy a citrus burst with every bite of these Glazed Lemon Cookies.
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Glazed Lemon Cookies
Lemon is one of many popular tastes of summer.
Ingredients
Cookies
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Glaze
- 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon zest
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
Instructions
Cookies
- Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper; set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg and mix well.
- Add lemon zest, lemon juice and lemon extract; beat until combined.
- In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking soda and salt. Slowly beat dry ingredients into wet ingredients until combined.
- Spoon out dough and roll into balls. Place on parchment paper 1 inch apart and lightly press with fingers to slightly flatten dough.
- Bake for 15 minutes, or until edges start to brown.
- Transfer cookies to wire rack to completely cool.
Glaze
- Whisk confectioners’ sugar, lemon zest and lemon juice until smooth.
- Dip top sides of cookies into glaze for full coverage.
Notes
Recipe courtesy of Milk Means More.
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