Description
These Soft and Chewy Glazed Lemon Cookies are bursting with fresh lemon flavor and topped with a tangy lemon glaze. Perfectly balanced with a tender, chewy texture, these cookies are a delightful treat for any lemon lover. Easy to make and baked to perfection, they are ideal for afternoon tea or as a refreshing dessert.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup salted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 Tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until combined. Set this mixture aside for later.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract, mixing well to incorporate.
- Add Lemon Flavor: Stir in the lemon zest and fresh lemon juice until evenly combined within the wet mixture.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until a dough forms without overmixing.
- Portion Dough: Using a 2-inch cookie scoop, drop rounded portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing each about 2 inches apart to allow spreading.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden and the centers are set but still soft. Avoid overbaking to keep them chewy.
- Prepare the Glaze: While the cookies cool slightly, whisk together the powdered sugar, fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest in a small bowl to create a smooth glaze.
- Glaze the Cookies: Once the cookies have cooled just enough, drizzle the lemon glaze evenly over each cookie. Optionally, garnish with additional lemon zest for extra zing.
- Set and Serve: Allow the glaze to set for a few minutes before serving the cookies for the best texture and flavor experience.
Notes
- Do not overbake the cookies; they should be soft in the center when removed from the oven.
- Use fresh lemon zest and juice for the brightest lemon flavor.
- If the glaze is too thick, add more lemon juice 1 teaspoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- For a stronger lemon flavor, add an extra teaspoon of lemon zest to the dough.
