Easy Lemon Cookies Recipe
Bright, soft lemon cookies with a fresh citrus glaze. They come together quickly and bake in minutes.
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Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon zest packed
- 3 tbsp beaten egg from about 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1.67 cup all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 0.25 tsp baking soda
- 0.25 tsp fine salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar for glaze
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice for glaze
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment.
- Beat butter, sugar, and lemon zest until pale and fluffy.
- Whisk the beaten egg with vanilla and lemon juice. Beat into the creamed mixture.
- Stir flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together. Add to the bowl and mix just combined.
- Chill dough 10 minutes if sticky for easier scooping.
- Scoop tablespoon portions onto sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Bake 10–12 minutes, until edges set and centers look soft.
- Cool 5 minutes on the sheet, then move to a rack.
- Whisk powdered sugar with lemon juice to form a drizzleable glaze.
- Glaze cooled cookies. Let set before serving.
Notes
Try stirring 1 tbsp poppy seeds into the dough for a speckled lemon-poppy twist. For extra sparkle, roll dough balls in granulated sugar before baking. Store in an airtight container up to 4 days or freeze glazed cookies for 2 months.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Easy Lemon Cookies Recipe flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.