Description
Looking for quick and easy cookie ideas? These lemon glazed cookies are soft sweet and the best tangy treat! With fresh citrus flavor and a simple glaze they’re perfect for spring parties holidays or anytime baking. Fast simple and totally delicious!
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp lemon zest (for glaze, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg, vanilla, and lemon zest.
- In a separate bowl whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. Add to wet mixture and combine.
- Scoop dough onto baking sheet and bake 9–11 minutes until edges are golden.
- Cool cookies on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Whisk powdered sugar with lemon juice and zest to make the glaze.
- Drizzle glaze over cooled cookies and let it set until firm.
Notes
- Use lemon extract for extra citrus punch.
- Adjust glaze thickness by adding more sugar or juice.
- Store in airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Freeze cookies before glazing and frost after thawing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg