Easy Lemon Glazed Cookies Recipe
Deliciously soft lemon cookies glazed with a tangy lemon icing. Perfect for any occasion and easy to make.
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Servings:
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest freshly grated
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Lemon Glaze
- 1.5 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice for glaze
- 1 teaspoon milk optional, to thin glaze
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, lemon zest, and lemon juice until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Drop dough by teaspoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden. Let cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, lemon juice, and milk until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cookies and let set.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.