Lemon Frosted Cookies (Printable)
Soft, buttery cookies with bright lemon flavor and tangy glaze.
# Ingredient List:
→ Cookies
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 (optional)
# How to Make:
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, about 2–3 minutes.
04 - Beat in eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Mix in lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until combined.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just incorporated. Do not overmix.
06 - Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
07 - Bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden and centers are set.
08 - Let cookies cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely before frosting.
09 - Whisk powdered sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and melted butter (if using) until smooth and spreadable. Adjust consistency with additional lemon juice if needed.
10 - Once cookies are completely cool, spread or drizzle lemon frosting over the tops. Allow frosting to set for about 15 minutes before serving.
# Helpful Tips:
01 -
- The frosting tastes like sunshine on a cloudy day
- These cookies freeze beautifully for last minute guests
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- Overmixed dough makes tough cookies
- Warm cookies will melt your frosting right off
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- Room temperature ingredients prevent dense cookies
- Chill dough 10 minutes if it feels too sticky