Description
Soft and tender Italian lemon cookies topped with a smooth citrus glaze and fresh zest.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 to 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice for glaze
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets.
- Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs, vanilla, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
- Mix in flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Scoop dough and bake 10 to 12 minutes.
- Cool completely.
- Whisk glaze ingredients and spoon over cookies.
Notes
- Use fresh lemons for best flavor.
- Do not overbake.
- Allow glaze to set before storing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Italian lemon cookies, lemon glazed cookies, soft lemon cookies, classic Italian dessert