Glazed Lemon Cookies
(from Dreamy346’s recipe box)
Source: http://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/glazed-lemon-cookies/
Categories: christmas, cookies, dessert
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 4-5 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 35o degrees F. Line two baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Set aside.
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Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a small bowl. Whisk and set aside.
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In a small bowl, add granulated sugar and lemon zest. Rub the sugar and lemon zest together with your fingers, until fragrant.
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Beat butter and sugar/lemon mixture together until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
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Slowly beat in flour mixture on low speed until blended. Drop dough by tablespoon onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart. Gently flatten dough with the palm of your hand.
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Bake for 12-14 minutes or until cookies are just set and slightly golden brown. Cool cookies on baking sheet for 2 minutes and transfer to cooking racks. Cool completely.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and lemon juice. Dip each cookie top into the lemon glaze. Let cookies sit until icing has set.
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Makes about 3 dozen cookies