Description
Delight in the zesty and sweet Lemon Sugar Cookies, a perfect treat combining tangy lemon flavor with a soft, buttery texture. These cookies are topped with a luscious lemon glaze, making them a refreshing and irresistible dessert ideal for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick), softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
Lemon Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 5 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- A few drops vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until the mixture becomes smooth and light, creating a creamy base for the cookies.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest, ensuring all ingredients are well combined to infuse the dough with bright citrus flavor.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Stir in the flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda gradually until the dough forms a cohesive, soft texture ready to be shaped.
- Form Cookies: Using a tablespoon, scoop portions of the dough and place them 1.5 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet to allow spreading during baking.
- Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies for 7 minutes in the preheated oven until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set.
- Cool Cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes to firm up before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare Glaze: In a small bowl, mix the powdered sugar, fresh lemon juice, and optional vanilla extract until smooth to create a tart and sweet glaze.
- Glaze Cookies: Drizzle the lemon glaze over the cooled cookies evenly and let it set completely before serving for a delightful finishing touch.
Notes
- Make sure the butter is softened to room temperature to achieve the best creaming with sugar.
- Use fresh lemon juice and zest for the most vibrant lemon flavor.
- Allow the glaze to set completely for a perfect glossy finish that won’t stick to fingers.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days for optimal freshness.
- Optional: Add a pinch of lemon zest on top of the glaze for extra visual appeal and lemon aroma.
