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Easy Glazed Lemon Cookies Recipe (Soft and Chewy)

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  • Author: recipes guru cooking
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Soft, chewy lemon cookies topped with a simple sweet-tart glaze, perfect for a refreshing treat.


Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the egg, lemon zest, and lemon juice until combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
  6. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 8-10 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.
  8. Allow cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.
  9. To make the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth.
  10. Drizzle or spread the glaze over the cooled cookies and let it set before serving.

Notes

  • Adjust lemon juice quantity in glaze to reach desired consistency.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
  • Chill dough for 15-30 minutes if it feels too soft to scoop.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 110
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 45mg
  • Fat: 4g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 1g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 17g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg