Description
These Easy Glazed Lemon Cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with fresh lemon flavor. Perfect for a refreshing treat, they’re topped with a tangy lemon glaze that adds the perfect finishing touch.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Let cookies cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth to make the glaze.
- Once cookies are completely cool, drizzle or dip them in the glaze. Let set before serving.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes before baking if a thicker cookie is desired.
- Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for best flavor.