Description

Glazed Lemon Cookies bring a burst of citrusy goodness to your baking. These cookies feature a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors, with simple ingredients and easy preparation—ideal for any sweet craving or gathering.

Ingredients

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3 cups (360g) all-purpose flour, measured correctly
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
16 tablespoons (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
2 tablespoons lemon zest
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg, room temperature
1 egg yolk, room temperature
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
2 ounces block-style full-fat cream cheese, room temperature
2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
pinch of salt

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two half sheet pans with nonstick baking mats or parchment paper.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter, sugar, and lemon zest on medium-high speed until light and fluffy for about 3 minutes. Scrape down the bowl as needed.
Add the egg and egg yolk, mixing to combine, then add the vanilla extract and lemon juice, beating until just combined.
Gradually incorporate the flour mixture on low speed, being careful not to overmix. The dough should be sticky.
Using a 2-tablespoon cookie scoop, roll 12 dough balls and space them two inches apart on the prepared cookie sheet. Refrigerate for 15-30 minutes.
For the second cookie sheet, chill for 15 minutes while baking the first batch. Bake the chilled dough balls for 10-12 minutes until the edges are barely golden and the centers are just set. Avoid over-baking.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Glaze only when cooled.
While the cookies cool, prepare the glaze by beating the butter and cream cheese with a handheld mixer until smooth. Add the powdered sugar, lemon juice, vanilla, and salt, mixing until smooth.
Using an offset spatula, spread the glaze over each cookie. Initially runny, the glaze will harden slightly as it sets.

Notes

Measure the flour accurately for the best texture.
Ensure all ingredients, especially butter and eggs, are at room temperature for smooth mixing.
The glaze may appear thinner initially but will firm up as it cools.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 160
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 85mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 1g
Cholesterol: 25mg