Description
Delightful lemon cookies bursting with citrus flavor, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- ⅓ cup cane sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest (from 1–2 medium lemons)
- 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 1 ½ tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour (167g)
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of fine salt
- ⅔ cup powdered sugar (80g)
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1–2 teaspoons milk of choice
Instructions
- Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Add the sugar and lemon zest to a mixing bowl and mix until incorporated.
- Combine the softened butter, lemon juice, and vanilla until well mixed.
- Add the flour, baking soda, and salt, then mix until a dough forms.
- Scoop the dough and form it into a ball; roll it out to ¼-inch thickness.
- Cut the dough into circles and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Chill the baking sheet in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Bake until lightly golden on the bottoms, about 7-9 minutes.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a rack.
- For icing, mix powdered sugar, fresh lemon juice, and milk until smooth.
- Drizzle the icing over the cookies and let it set before serving.
Notes
For optimal flavor, use fresh ingredients and ensure all ingredients are at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 115
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg