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Lemon Cookies

Lemon Cookies: Soft and Iced for a Refreshing Treat

Enjoy a delicious batch of lemon cookies that are soft, chewy, and topped with a tangy icing—perfect for any occasion!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 2 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Ensure it's fresh.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 0.25 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 0.75 cup Unsalted Butter Softened.
  • 1 large Egg Can replace with a flax egg for vegan option.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Zest Use fresh zest.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Use fresh juice.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
For the Icing
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
  • 1 tablespoon Milk Adjust for thickness.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Stand mixer
  • Cookie scoop
  • Parchment paper
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Lemon Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. About 5 minutes.
  4. Add egg, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract to the mixture and mix until fully incorporated.
  5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
  6. Scoop the dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes.
  7. Let cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  8. Whisk together powdered sugar, lemon juice, milk, and lemon zest for icing. Drizzle over cooled cookies.
  9. Allow icing to set for 20-30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 75mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh lemon juice and zest. Adjust dough consistency if needed by chilling before baking.

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