Description
Zesty lemon frosted cookies are soft, sweet, and tangy treats perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add egg, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla. Mix well.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Let cookies cool completely.
- Mix powdered sugar and lemon juice for frosting.
- Frost cooled cookies with lemon icing.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- They can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Adjust lemon juice for desired tartness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: zesty lemon frosted cookies, lemon cookies, frosted cookies