Glazed Lemon Cookies Recipe

Name: Glazed Lemon Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled); 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon lemon zest, finely grated plus 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1/2 cup butter, unsalted, room temperature; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 large egg; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 2 cups confectioners' sugar; 2 tablespoons lemon zest, finely grated; 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice

Servings: persons

2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon lemon zest, finely grated plus 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup butter, unsalted, room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons lemon zest, finely grated
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice

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Ingredients list includes cookies and glaze. THe last three items listed are for the glaze.
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and lemon zest. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg, vanilla, and lemon juice and beat until combined. With mixer on low, beat in flour mixture.
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Drop dough by heaping tablespoons, 1 inch apart, onto two baking sheets. Bake until edges are golden, 15 to 20 minutes, rotating sheets halfway through. Let cool 2 minutes on sheets, then transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. Spread cookies with Lemon Glaze and let set, about 1 hour.
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Glaze: In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups confectioners' sugar, 2 tablespoons finely grated lemon zest, and 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice until smooth.

1051

kcal

Calories

Fat

199

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 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled), 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon lemon zest, finely grated plus 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Glazed 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.

Glazed Lemon Cookies

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