Lemon Cookies
Delightful zesty Lemon Cookies that are soft, chewy, and bursting with fresh lemon flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 36 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free (with substitutions)
Ingredients
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2 ½ cups All-purpose flour
1 teaspoon Baking soda
½ teaspoon Salt
1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
1 ½ cups Granulated sugar
2 Large eggs
2 tablespoons Fresh lemon zest
¼ cup Fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
1 ½ cups Powdered sugar
3-4 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice (for the glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside
- In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then add the fresh lemon zest and vanilla extract
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined
- Stir in the fresh lemon juice. Cover and refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of chilled dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are just set
- Cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack
- Prepare the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar and fresh lemon juice until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cookies
Notes
Ensure that ingredients are at room temperature for best mixing results.
Do not overmix the dough, to avoid tough cookies.
Chill the dough to prevent spreading and enhance flavor.
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