Description
Glazed Lemon Cookies are a delightful treat that perfectly balances sweetness and tartness. With a chewy texture and a glossy lemon glaze, these cookies are sure to brighten any occasion. Simple to make and bursting with flavor, they’re perfect for sharing at gatherings or enjoying with your afternoon tea. Whip up a batch and let the sunshine in!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- Zest of 2 lemons
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tbsp milk (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then add lemon zest and juice.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder; gradually mix into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Scoop dough onto prepared sheets about two inches apart and bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden.
- For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar with milk until smooth and drizzle over cooled cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg