Easy Lemon Glazed Cookies Recipe

Sometimes you need a ray of sunshine in your kitchen, and let me tell you, these Easy Lemon Glazed Cookies are that beam of light. With the most divine balance of zesty and sweet, these cookies have quickly muscled their way into a prime spot in my recipe box. You know the feeling when you’re not sure if you want a cookie or a slice of cake? Well, these little guys check both boxes, and honestly, you won’t regret making them.

My husband is borderline obsessed with these cookies. I swear, the first bite was like love at first sight, but for his taste buds. Every time I decide to whip up a batch, I find him lingering closer and closer to the kitchen, sniffing out that tantalizing lemon scent like a bloodhound. We’ve even started calling them “magic cookies” in our house because they vanish so fast! The kids love helping make them, too — mostly because they can swipe little tastes of dough when they think I’m not looking. Definitely one of those treats that bring everyone together.

Why You’ll Love This Easy Lemon Glazed Cookies Recipe

– If you like dessert with a bit of sass, these zesty bites will do it.
– One bowl. One mess. I’m all for less drama in the kitchen.
– They make your house smell like a citrus wonderland. Win-win.
– You can pretend they’re healthy because, you know, lemons and stuff.

How to Make It

Alright, here’s the game plan. First, gather up your ingredients. Trust me, once you start, you don’t want to hunt for that rogue lemon. Start by creaming your butter and sugar until it looks, well, creamy. Toss in that zesty lemon juice and zest — don’t skimp here. This is where the magic happens. Mix them up until the kitchen smells divine. Slowly, and I mean slowly, add your dry ingredients unless you want a flour explosion. Make little dough balls, space them out on your baking sheet, and don’t stress if they’re not perfect. Bake till they look golden. Once cool, drizzle some lemony glaze over the top and try not to eat them all right off the rack. (But hey, no judgment if you do!)

Ingredient Notes

– **Butter:** Softened, not melted. Trust me, your cookies will thank you.
– **Lemon Zest:** This is the zest of the life party, don’t skimp or you’ll cry a little inside.
– **Flour:** All-purpose is fine, but remember—don’t overdo it. Unless you like brick cookies, then go wild.

Recipe Steps:

1. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
2. Add lemon juice and zest, mix well.
3. Slowly blend in dry ingredients.
4. Roll into balls, place on baking sheet.
5. Bake until golden.
6. Cool, then drizzle with glaze.

What to Serve It With

These cookies are perfect with a cold glass of milk or a warm cup of tea. Seriously, dunk one of these bad boys in either and it’s like a party in your mouth. Sun’s out? Throw in a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side—I swear it’s life-changing.

Tips & Mistakes

I once added double the lemon and yeah, let’s say it was a lesson learned. Also, keep an eye on the bake time because burnt bottoms are not cute on cookies.

Storage Tips

Chuck them in an airtight container and they’ll last about a week, but who am I kidding? They won’t stick around that long. Eating one, still a little chilled from the fridge, has a kind of refreshing twist to it.

Variations and Substitutions

Swap out the lemon for lime if you’re feeling all island-in-a-cookie-vibe. And if you find yourself out of powdered sugar for the glaze, throw some granulated sugar in a blender and BOOM, instant powdered sugar. And for those brave moments when I felt adventurous, I even added a pinch of ginger. It was fantastic in a confusing kind of delicious way.

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Easy Lemon Glazed Cookies Recipe

These Easy Lemon Glazed Cookies are soft, chewy, and topped with a tangy lemon glaze for the perfect balance of sweet and citrusy flavors.

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Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 12 minutes minutes

Total Time: 27 minutes minutes

Servings: 24

Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients

 

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Main Ingredients

• ▢ 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ▢ 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ▢ 0.25 teaspoon salt
• ▢ 1 cup unsalted butter softened
• ▢ 1 cup granulated sugar
• ▢ 1 large egg room temperature
• ▢ 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• ▢ 1 tablespoon lemon zest finely grated

Lemon Glaze

• ▢ 1.5 cups powdered sugar
• ▢ 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• ▢ 1 teaspoon milk optional, to thin glaze

Instructions

Preparation Steps

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
• In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
• Add egg, lemon juice, and lemon zest to the butter mixture and mix well.
• Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
• Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
• Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from oven and allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
• To prepare the glaze, whisk powdered sugar and lemon juice together until smooth. Add milk if the glaze is too thick.
• Drizzle the lemon glaze over the cooled cookies and let set before serving.

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Perfect with a cup of tea or coffee!