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Iced Lemon Cookies

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These iced lemon cookies are soft with pillowy centers, slightly chewy edges, and finished with a thin lemon glaze, making them a perfect treat for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Baked Goods
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour For a lighter texture, you can replace 2 tablespoons with cornstarch.
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt Reduce if using salted butter.
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened Salted is okay — reduce added salt slightly.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar You can substitute part with superfine for smoother creaming.
  • 1 egg Binds and adds richness.
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest Fresh is best.
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice Fresh is best; bottled juice won’t give the same brightness.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Balances the citrus.
Glaze Ingredients
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon milk Or cream.
  • a pinch salt

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar until light and slightly fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
  4. Beat in the egg, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla until combined. Don’t overmix.
  5. Fold in dry ingredients until just combined. The dough should be soft but scoopable.
  6. If it feels overly wet, refrigerate 10–15 minutes.
Baking
  1. Use a cookie scoop (about 1.5 tablespoons) to portion dough onto prepared sheets, spacing 2 inches apart. Gently flatten each ball to about 1/2-inch thickness.
  2. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are set and tops show a few cracks. Rotate the sheet halfway through if your oven heats unevenly.
  3. Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool slightly.
  4. While still slightly warm, drizzle or brush with the lemon glaze. Let glaze set before stacking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 30mgSugar: 8g

Notes

For a contrast of textures, serve with something crunchy. Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature.
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