ICED LEMON COOKIES

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These delectable Iced Lemon Cookies are soft on the inside with slightly crispy edges all topped with a four ingredient light sweet lemon glaze. Spring and summer friendly these cookies are perfect for Easter, barbecues, picnics, potlucks and baby showers.

Provided by Beth Pierce

Categories     Cookies

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 16

LEMON COOKIES
2 1/4 c all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 c granulated sugar
1 c unsalted butter softened
1 egg
2 Tbsp lemon zest
1 1/2 Tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp vanilla extract
LEMON ICINING
1 1/2 c powdered sugar
1 1/2 Tbsp lemon juice
1 1/2 Tbsp milk
2 Tbsp lemon zest

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cover baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking sheets.
  • 2. Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; set aside. Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy; using stand or hand mixer on medium. Turn mixer to low. Add egg, lemon zest, lemon juice and vanilla extract; mix just until incorporated.
  • 3. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture in three parts. Mix on low just until incorporated. Using 1 1/2 tablespoon cookie scoop place dough on prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until very lightly browned on the edges. Cool on cookie cooling racks.
  • 4. In a small bowl whisk together powdered sugar, lemon juice, milk and lemon zest. Ice fully cooled cookies and place on cookie cooling racks to set.

Monir Khan
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These cookies are a waste of time and ingredients.


Ramsath Ramsath
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I would not recommend this recipe.


Marjo Sivella Bacalangco De La Cruz
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Overall, I thought these cookies were just okay. They weren't bad, but they weren't amazing either.


Shadow Santiago
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I thought the icing was a bit too thick, but that's just personal preference.


PK Pritom
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The cookies were a bit too crumbly for my liking.


Dream Lewis
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I found that the cookies were a bit dry. I think I'll add a little more butter next time.


Sayem Ahmed
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These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still good.


Mayssa Sabbagh
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I love how these cookies look. They're so elegant and perfect for a party.


M Talha 0001
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These cookies are so easy to make, and they always turn out perfect.


Gilbert Kipkosgei
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I love the combination of lemon and vanilla in these cookies. They're so flavorful.


Christine Matavire
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These cookies are so refreshing and perfect for a hot summer day.


Dakota Wilde
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I'm not usually a fan of lemon desserts, but these cookies changed my mind. They're so delicious.


Bright Smart
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These cookies are so addictive!


Imran Silachi
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I love the zesty lemon flavor of these cookies. They're the perfect summer treat.


Bornwise Bonza
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I made these cookies for my kids' school bake sale and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them.


Asak Mia
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These are the best iced lemon cookies I've ever had.


Landon Bruner
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I love how easy these cookies are to make. I always have the ingredients on hand, so they're perfect for a last-minute dessert.


M Paz
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These cookies were a hit at my last party! They're so refreshing and flavorful, and they look super cute too.


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