Description
These delicious lemon cookies are perfect for any occasion, filled with zesty lemon flavor and topped with a sweet lemon glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1–1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 lemons (zested and juiced)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons lemon extract
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups flour
- 1–1/2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Zest lemons with a zester to get 3 tablespoons zest. Juice using a citrus juicer to get 2 tablespoons juice and set aside the juice for the glaze.
- Mix butter, sugar, and lemon zest in a stand mixer until creamy like peanut butter, about 2–3 minutes.
- Add eggs, vanilla, and lemon extract, and beat until combined.
- Scrape sides, then add baking powder, salt, and flour. Mix until no dry streaks remain.
- Cover dough tightly and chill in fridge for 20 minutes.
- Line a large plate with parchment paper. Add 1/2 cup powdered sugar to a small bowl.
- Divide the dough into 1/4 cup-sized balls (about 60 grams). Roll each ball in powdered sugar and place on parchment-lined plate. Repeat to use all the dough.
- Chill dough balls for 20 minutes in fridge or 10 minutes in the freezer.
- Preheat oven to 325°F (162°C) and line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Bake 6 cookies at a time for 10–15 minutes until puffed and slightly golden around the edges.
- Cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before glazing.
- Repeat with remaining dough balls.
- Whisk 2 tablespoons lemon juice with 1 cup powdered sugar until smooth. Transfer to a zip-top bag, snip off the corner, and drizzle over cookies. Enjoy at room temperature or chilled.
Notes
- For best results, chill dough thoroughly to ensure the cookies hold their shape.
- The lemon glaze can be adjusted to your desired sweetness by adding more or less powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg