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

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 24

Calories 280 kcal

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

Instructions

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

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

Keyword lemon cookies

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!