Description
Looking for the best easy cookie ideas? This lemon cookies recipe is quick, simple, and so bright! Perfect for spring, summer parties, or anytime you crave a zesty sweet treat. Soft, buttery cookies with lemon glaze make them irresistible. Save this easy recipe now!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2-3 tablespoons lemon juice (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F; line baking sheet with parchment.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Mix in lemon zest, juice, and eggs until smooth.
- Add dry ingredients gradually; mix until combined.
- Scoop dough onto baking sheet.
- Bake 10-12 min until edges are golden; cool on rack.
- Whisk powdered sugar and lemon juice for glaze.
- Drizzle glaze on cooled cookies; add extra zest.
Notes
- Add lemon extract for stronger flavor.
- Use turmeric for brighter yellow.
- Store airtight up to 5 days.
- Freeze dough for future baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg