Name: Zesty Lemon Cookies: Brighten Your Day!
Prep time: 31 min
Cook time: 14 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 2 rac{1}{4} cups (286 grams) all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt; 2 sticks (227 grams) unsalted butter, (at cool room temperature); 3/4 cup (150 grams) granulated sugar; 2 tablespoons lemon zest, (from about 3 medium lemons); 1 large egg, (at a cool room temperature); 1 rac{1}{2} cups (189 grams) powdered sugar, (sifted); 2 to 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

These lemon cookies offer a bright citrus flavor. This recipe delivers incredibly soft and chewy cookies, perfectly balanced with a tangy lemon glaze, making them a simple yet satisfying bake.

⏱ Time: 45 min

👥 Servings: 24

📊 Level: Easy

🥗 9 ingredients

Zesty Lemon Cookies: Brighten Your Day!

Lemon cookies: bake this fantastic recipe for soft, chewy cookies with a zesty glaze. Perfect for any occasion and easy to prepare.

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Prep Time 31

Cook Time 14

Total Time 45

Servings: 24

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 280

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

2 rac{1}{4} cups (286 grams) all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
2 sticks (227 grams) unsalted butter, (at cool room temperature)
3/4 cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
2 tablespoons lemon zest, (from about 3 medium lemons)
1 large egg, (at a cool room temperature)
1 rac{1}{2} cups (189 grams) powdered sugar, (sifted)
2 to 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Method

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a small bowl. Set aside.
In a large bowl, use an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment to beat together the butter, sugar, and lemon zest until light and fluffy, about 3 to 4 minutes, scraping down the bowl at least once. Beat in egg until very well combined, about 1 minute. Scrape down the bowl. On low speed, add the flour mixture and blend until just incorporated. Dough will be slightly dry.
Using a medium spring-loaded cookie scoop, drop 1 rac{1}{2}-tablespoon sized balls of cookie dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart. Roll each ball with your palms, then using your palm, gently flatten dough to about 1/3-inch thick.
Bake for 12-14 minutes or until cookies are just set and slightly golden brown at the edges. Cool cookies on baking sheet for 5 minutes and transfer to cooking racks. Cool completely.
Make the glaze: In a medium bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and lemon juice, a tablespoon at a time, until a very thick but pourable glaze forms. Spoon each cookie with the lemon glaze. Garnish with extra lemon zest, if desired.

Notes

– Don’t overmix the dough once the flour is added; blend until just incorporated to ensure tender cookies.
– For a more intense lemon flavor, let the lemon zest sit with the granulated sugar for 10-15 minutes before creaming with butter.
– Store leftover glazed lemon cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze unglazed cookie dough balls for up to 3 months.

Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.

Pro tips

Don’t overmix the dough once the flour is added; blend until just incorporated to ensure tender cookies.
For a more intense lemon flavor, let the lemon zest sit with the granulated sugar for 10-15 minutes before creaming with butter.
Store leftover glazed lemon cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze unglazed cookie dough balls for up to 3 months.

Try this recipe to bring a burst of sunshine to your day. These lemon cookies are sure to become a cherished recipe in your collection!

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