Lemon Cookies

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Here’s a Lemon Cookies recipe that’s soft, buttery, and packed with fresh citrus flavor, topped with a sweet lemon glaze!

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 12

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 24 pieces

Calories 140 kcal

Equipment

mixing bowls
electric mixer
baking sheet

Ingredients

For the Cookies

2 cups all-purpose flour / 250g
½ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
½ cup unsalted butter, softened / 115g
¾ cup granulated sugar / 150g
1 large egg
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp lemon zest about 1 lemon
½ tsp vanilla extract
¼ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt / 60g

For the Lemon Glaze

1 cup powdered sugar / 120g
2-3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
½ tsp lemon zest optional, for extra flavor

Instructions

Make the Cookies

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a separate large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
Beat in the egg, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Mix in sour cream (or Greek yogurt) until well combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Make the Lemon Glaze

In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Add more juice if needed for a drizzle-like consistency.
Drizzle the glaze over completely cooled cookies using a spoon or piping bag.

Notes

✔ Use fresh lemons for the best flavor—bottled juice won’t give the same zing!
✔ Chill the dough for 20 minutes if you want slightly thicker cookies.
✔ For extra lemony cookies, add ½ tsp of lemon extract along with the vanilla.
✔ Drizzle the glaze when cookies are cool so it sets properly and doesn’t melt.

Keyword cookies, dessert, lemon