Soft Lemon Cookies
Indulge in the bright and zesty delight of Soft Lemon Cookies! These cookies are a perfect combination of sweet and tangy flavors, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion. With a tender texture that melts in your mouth and a luscious lemon icing on top, they’re sure to bring sunshine to your day. This easy recipe is ideal for bakers of all skill levels, allowing you to whip up a batch quickly—perfect for family gatherings, casual snacks, or festive celebrations. Once you try these delightful cookies, they’ll become a staple in your baking repertoire!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for icing)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (for icing)
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (for icing)
Instructions
- Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing in lemon juice and zest until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; gradually add to wet ingredients.
- Chill dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden around edges. Cool on wire racks.
- For icing, whisk powdered sugar with lemon juice and zest until smooth; drizzle over cooled cookies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (20g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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