Description
Looking for the best lemon cookies? This quick, easy, and simple recipe makes soft, chewy, and zesty cookies that brighten any day! Perfect for spring picnics, tea parties, or as a cheerful snack. These easy lemon cookies are the best way to enjoy a fresh citrusy treat. Save this fun cookie idea today!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lemons, zested and juiced
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs, vanilla, lemon zest, and lemon juice; mix until smooth.
- Stir in flour, baking powder, and salt until just combined.
- Scoop dough onto sheet, spacing apart. Bake 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Whisk powdered sugar and lemon juice for glaze. Drizzle over cooled cookies.
- Sprinkle with extra lemon zest and let glaze set before serving.
Notes
- Add lemon extract for extra lemony flavor.
- Dip fully in glaze for a thicker coating.
- Store airtight to keep cookies soft.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg