Description
Delicious lemon cookies with a sweet icing, perfect for a treat or dessert.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (use fresh lemons for best flavor)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (additional water or lemon juice for mixing)
- Food coloring (optional, for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the lemon zest and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and baking powder. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Using your hands, form the dough into small balls and place them onto the baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Allow them to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
- While the cookies are cooling, in a small bowl, combine the powdered sugar with a little water or lemon juice to create a smooth icing.
- If you like, add food coloring to create fun designs!
- Once the cookies are cooled, drizzle or spread the icing on top and let it set before serving.
Notes
- For best flavor, use fresh lemons for lemon zest.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg