Description
Delightfully zesty lemon cookies topped with a sweet icing, perfect for festive celebrations.
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon zest
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for icing)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add lemon zest and juice, mixing until combined.
- Beat in eggs and vanilla extract one at a time.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add dry mixture to wet ingredients until just combined.
- Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheet, allowing space between each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Once cooled, prepare icing by whisking powdered sugar with a splash of lemon juice until smooth, then drizzle over cookies.
Notes
Using fresh lemons enhances flavor. Consider room temperature butter for better mixing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: lemon cookies, Christmas cookies, holiday baking, festive treats
