Glazed Lemon Cookies
INGREDIENTS
For
the Cookies:
- 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
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat the oven to 35o degrees F.
Line two baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Set
aside.
- Combine flour, baking powder, and
salt in a small bowl. Whisk and set aside.
- In a small bowl, add granulated
sugar and lemon zest. Rub the sugar and lemon zest together with your
fingers, until fragrant.
- Beat butter and sugar/lemon
mixture together until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla extract.
Mix until smooth.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Makes about 3 dozen cookies
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