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Iced Lemon Cookies with Citrus Glaze

Iced Lemon Cookies with Citrus Glaze: A Sweet Summer Treat

Iced Lemon Cookies with Citrus Glaze are buttery cookies drizzled with tangy glaze, perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Essential for structure.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Leavening agent.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Leavening agent.
  • 1 pinch Salt Enhances flavor.
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Must be softened.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Consider mixing with brown sugar.
  • 1 large Egg Binding agent.
  • 2 teaspoons Lemon Zest Fresh zest is crucial.
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice Use freshly squeezed.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Optional for flavor.
For the Citrus Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar For smooth icing.
  • 1 teaspoon Yellow Food Coloring Optional for color.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Rub the lemon zest into the granulated sugar until moist and fragrant.
  4. Beat the softened butter with the lemon-infused sugar until pale and fluffy.
  5. Add the egg, lemon juice, and vanilla extract, beating until incorporated.
  6. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
  7. Scoop tablespoon portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
  9. Cool cookies on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  10. Whisk together powdered sugar and lemon zest, adding lemon juice until smooth.
  11. Drizzle glaze over cooled cookies and allow to set before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 20mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Refrigerate in humid environments.

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