Frosted Lemon Cookies Recipe

Name: Frosted Lemon Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour; 1 ½ cups sugar; 1 cup unsalted butter, softened; 2 eggs; 1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon peel; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 ½ teaspoons cream of tartar; 1 teaspoon baking soda; ¼ teaspoon salt; 2 ½ cups powdered sugar; ¼ cup lemon juice

Servings: persons

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups sugar
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 eggs
1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon peel
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 ½ teaspoons cream of tartar
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
2 ½ cups powdered sugar
¼ cup lemon juice

1
Heat oven to 400F Combine all cookie ingredients in large bowl.
2
Beat at low speed, scraping bowl often, until well mixed.
3
Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls, 2 inches apart, onto ungreased cookie sheets.
4
Bake for 6 to 8 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
5
Meanwhile, combine all glaze ingredients in small bowl; stir until smooth.
6
Frost warm cookies with glaze.
7
Sprinkle with additional lemon peel, if desired.

1345

kcal

Calories

Fat

210

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 ½ cups sugar, 1 cup unsalted butter, softened, 2 eggs, and more.

Yes, Frosted Lemon Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Frosted Lemon Cookies

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