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Lemon Cookies

Lemon Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth: Perfect for Spring

These Lemon Cookies are a delightful blend of comforting nostalgia and refreshing zest, perfect for spring gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 42 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 Consider gluten-free all-purpose flour for a lighter variation.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Baking Soda
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter Softened; margarine is an acceptable substitute if needed.
  • 1 large Egg Bind ingredients together.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Zest Infuses cookies with lemon flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Contributes acidity to balance sweetness.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Adds aromatic depth.
For the Lemon Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Creates a sweet icing.
  • 2 tablespoons Milk Adds creamy texture.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • stand mixer
  • cookie scoop
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Iced Lemon Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a stand mixer, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy for about 5 minutes.
  4. Add egg, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract; mix until just combined.
  5. Gradually add dry mixture to wet ingredients, mixing until combined.
  6. Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing cookies about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are soft. Cool on sheets for a few minutes.
  8. Whisk together powdered sugar, lemon juice, milk, and remaining zest until smooth for icing.
  9. Drizzle the glaze over cooled cookies and let sit to allow glaze to set.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.3mg

Notes

For best results, ice cookies on the same day they are baked to maintain freshness and softness.

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