Lemon Cookies
Bright and zesty lemon cookies with a tender crumb and subtle sweetness that melt in your mouth.
⏱ 25 minServes 24American
Ingredients
- •2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- •1/2 tsp baking soda
- •1/2 tsp salt
- •1 cup butter, softened
- •1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- •1 large egg
- •2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- •1 tbsp lemon zest
- •1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- •1 cup powdered sugar, for glaze
- •2-3 tbsp lemon juice, for glaze
Directions
- 1Preheat oven to 350°F. In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- 2Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, then beat in egg, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla.
- 3Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- 4Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden.
- 5Cool on baking sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
- 6Whisk powdered sugar and lemon juice to make glaze and drizzle over cooled cookies.
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