Lemon Frosted Cookies (Printable Version)
Soft buttery cookies with fresh lemon flavor and tangy glaze topping.
# Ingredient List:
→ Cookie Dough
01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
05 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
06 - 1 cup granulated sugar
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
09 - 1 tablespoon lemon zest
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Lemon Frosting
11 - 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
12 - 2-3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
13 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest
14 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well blended.
03 - In a large bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes.
04 - Beat in eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated. Mix in lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until combined.
05 - Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed just until the dough comes together. Avoid overmixing.
06 - Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving 2 inches of space between each cookie to allow for spreading.
07 - Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are lightly golden. The centers should appear slightly underbaked for optimal texture.
08 - Let cookies rest on the baking sheets for 5 minutes to set, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
09 - Whisk together sifted powdered sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and melted butter until smooth and spreadable. Adjust consistency with additional lemon juice if needed.
10 - Spread a thin layer of lemon frosting over each cooled cookie. Allow the frosting to set for approximately 15 minutes before serving or storing.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- These cookies strike that perfect balance between tangy and sweet that keeps you reaching for just one more
- The frosting transforms an already delicious cookie into something that feels like it came from a fancy bakery
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- The frosting consistency matters, start with 2 tablespoons of lemon juice and only add more if its too thick to spread easily
- Room temperature ingredients make all the difference in how these cookies come together, so plan ahead
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- Chill your dough for 30 minutes if it feels too sticky, itll make scooping so much easier
- A cookie scoop gives you perfectly uniform portions that bake evenly every single time