Ingredients:
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 egg
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Glaze:
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
Directions:
Preheat Oven:
1.1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Make the Cookie Dough:
2.1. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
2.2. Beat in the egg, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until well combined.
2.3. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
2.4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
Shape the Cookies:
3.1. Scoop tablespoon-sized amounts of dough and roll them into balls.
3.2. Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake the Cookies:
4.1. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
4.2. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Prepare the Glaze:
5.1. In a small bowl, mix together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.
Glaze the Cookies:
6.1. Once the cookies are completely cool, drizzle the lemon glaze over the top of each cookie.
6.2. Let the glaze set before serving.
Serve:
7.1. Enjoy your zesty lemon sugar cookies with a refreshing cup of tea or coffee!
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 12 minutes | Total Time: 27 minutes | Kcal: 150 kcal per cookie | Servings: 24 cookies