Lemon Frosted Cookies (Printable)
Soft buttery lemon cookies topped with tangy citrus glaze
# What You'll Need:
→ 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
# How-to Steps:
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, approximately 2-3 minutes.
04 - Beat in eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated. Add lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just incorporated. Do not overmix.
06 - Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing cookies 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
07 - Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden and centers are set.
08 - Allow cookies to 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 until smooth and spreadable. Adjust consistency with additional lemon juice if needed.
10 - Spread lemon frosting over cooled cookies. Let frosting set for 15 minutes before serving.
# Expert Pointers:
01 -
- The buttery cookie base balances perfectly with that zesty, tangy frosting
- Theyre bright enough for spring gatherings but comforting enough for winter nights
02 -
- Dont skip the cooling step before frosting, or youll end up with a glaze that slides right off the cookies
- Fresh lemon juice makes a dramatic difference compared to bottled stuff
03 -
- Zest your lemons before juicing them, it is much easier to handle a whole lemon
- Room temperature ingredients prevent the dough from separating and give you consistently tender cookies