Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Chilling Time: 1 hour
Baking Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: Approximately 24 cookies
Ingredients:
For the Cookies:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
Instructions:
1. Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a Medium Bowl, Whisk Together:
- Flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. Cream Together:
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add Wet Ingredients:
- Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Mix until well combined.
5. Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
6. Chill the Dough:
- Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. Chilling helps prevent spreading and enhances flavor.
7. Form Dough Balls:
- Scoop out rounded tablespoons of dough and roll into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between each cookie.
8. Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are just set and the tops are slightly golden.
9. Cool:
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Prepare the Glaze:
- In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.
11. Glaze the Cookies:
- Once the cookies are completely cool, drizzle the glaze over the top of each cookie using a spoon or a piping bag.
12. Allow Glaze to Set:
- Allow the glaze to set before serving. You can expedite this process by placing the cookies in the refrigerator for a short time.
13. Enjoy:
- Enjoy these soft and zesty lemon cookies with a cup of tea or coffee!
Note:
- Adjust the amount of lemon juice in the glaze to achieve your desired consistency.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
Nutrition Information (per cookie):
- Calories: 150
- Protein: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fat: 7g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Sugars: 14g
- Sodium: 75mg
Note: Nutrition information is approximate and may vary based on specific ingredients used.
