Glazed Lemon Cookies

Lemon-glazed delights for festive joy! 🍋✨

Ingredients

For the Cookie Dough:
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Zest of 1 lemon
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt

For the Glaze:
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Zest of 1 lemon
 

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

Step 3

Add the egg, vanilla extract, and lemon zest. Mix well.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until well combined.

Step 6

Roll the cookie dough into small balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.

Step 8

While the cookies are cooling, prepare the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar, fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.

Step 9

Once the cookies are completely cool, drizzle the lemon glaze over the top of each cookie. Allow the glaze to set before serving.