Lemon Cookies with Lemon Glaze (Soft & Chewy)
A sugar cookie with lemon zest and sweet lemon glaze
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter
- 1-½ cups confectioner sugar 1/2 cup for glaze
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 tsp lemon extract
- 1 Tbsp lemon zest
- 1 egg
- 2 cups flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cream of tartar
- ½ tsp salt
- 3 Tbsp lemon juice 1 for the glaze
Instructions
- Cream the butter and 1 cup of powdered sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 mins)
- Add vanilla, lemon extract, lemon zest, and egg and mix until fully incorporated (about 3-4 minutes)
- Whisk together dry ingredients and add. Mix well
- Roll the dough into 2" balls for large cookies, and 1" for small cookies. Using the palm of your hand, gently flatten to about 1/4" inch. Place on cookie sheet 2 inches apart (they will spread as they bake)
- Bake at 375 until the edges are brown 7-8 minutes for small cookies and 8-10 minutes for large.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool 10-15 minutes
- To make the glaze, mix 1 /2 cup powdered sugar and a tbsp of lemon juice. Depending on how thick you'd like you can add more or less juice.
- Spread or drizzle glaze on top and top with white sprinkles if you like!
Notes
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