Description
These Lemon Cookies with Lemon Icing are a delightful combination of tangy lemon flavor and sweet, buttery goodness. Soft and chewy, they are topped with a refreshing lemon icing, making them a perfect treat for any occasion. With just the right amount of zest, these cookies are sure to brighten up your day!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Lemon Cookies:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Lemon Icing:
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 1/2 tablespoons milk
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- Prepare the Dough: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract; mix until incorporated. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and mix until just combined.
- Shape & Bake: Using a 1 1/2 tablespoon scoop, drop dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly browned. Cool on racks.
- Prepare the Icing: In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, lemon juice, milk, and lemon zest until smooth. Ice fully cooled cookies and let set on racks.
Notes
- Preheat the oven for at least 20 minutes for even baking.
- Use fresh lemon juice and zest for the best flavor.
- Test the first batch to adjust baking time if necessary.
- Refrigerate the dough if it spreads too much during baking.
- Adjust the icing consistency with lemon juice or powdered sugar as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 212 kcal
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 102mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 33mg
Keywords: 🍋 Lemon Cookies with Lemon Icing