Make and share this Zesty Iced Lemon Cookies recipe from Food.com.
Provided by carolinafan
Categories Dessert
Time 2h50m
Yield 60 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In large bowl, combine butter, 1/2 cup sugar and 1/2 cup powdered sugar; beat well. Add egg, oil and lemon peel; mix well.
- Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off. Add flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt to sugar mixture; beat until well blended. Cover dough with plastic wrap; refrigerate 2 hours for easier handling.
- Heat oven to 325. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Flatten cookies into 2-inch rounds with bottom of glass dipped in sugar.
- Bake at 325 for 9 to 11 minutes or until edges begin to set and cookies are light golden brown. Cool 2 minutes. Remove from cookie sheets; place on wire racks. Cool 10 minutes or until completely cooled.
- Meanwhile, in small bowl, blend 2 cups powdered sugar and enough lemon juice for desired spreading consistency. Spread frosting on cooled cookies. Sprinkle pistachios on frosting before it sets.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 85.1, Fat 4.2, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 32.4, Carbohydrate 11.4, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 7.3, Protein 0.9
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Ussamah Mhamad
[email protected]These cookies were a bit of a disappointment. The lemon flavor was very subtle, and the cookies themselves were dry and crumbly. I wouldn't recommend this recipe.
Ridam Dahal
[email protected]I was looking for a lemon cookie recipe that wasn't too complicated, and this one fit the bill perfectly. The cookies were easy to make and turned out great. They're soft and chewy, with a delicious lemon flavor. I'll definitely be making these again
Suban Ali
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect summer treat! They're light and refreshing, with a bright lemon flavor. I love that they're not too sweet, so I can enjoy them without feeling guilty.
ANAMIE MEDALLO
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times now, and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and always turn out perfectly. The lemon flavor is just right - not too tart and not too sweet. I highly recommend this recipe!
Bilal jaan
[email protected]These cookies were a hit at my party! Everyone loved the zesty lemon flavor. I also appreciated how easy they were to make. I will definitely be adding this recipe to my regular baking rotation.
Kabeer Prince
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. The cookies are easy to make and always turn out great. The lemon flavor is refreshing and not too overpowering. I highly recommend this recipe!
D Man
[email protected]These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste. I would reduce the amount of sugar next time I make them.
Evelyn Ochoa
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but I was able to make these cookies with ease. They turned out great! The lemon flavor was just right, and the cookies were soft and chewy. I'll definitely be making these again.
abdulrasheed fatimah
[email protected]These cookies were delicious! The lemon flavor was perfect, and the cookies were soft and chewy. I would definitely make these again.
Skylar Rey
[email protected]I made these cookies for a bake sale, and they were a huge success! Everyone loved the zesty lemon flavor. I also appreciated how easy they were to make. I will definitely be making these again.
MOHAMMAD ALBI
[email protected]These cookies were a bit of a disappointment. The lemon flavor was very subtle, and the cookies themselves were dry and crumbly. I wouldn't recommend this recipe.
Frempong Samuel
[email protected]I was looking for a lemon cookie recipe that wasn't too complicated, and this one fit the bill perfectly. The cookies were easy to make and turned out great. They're soft and chewy, with a delicious lemon flavor. I'll definitely be making these again
Jessah
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times now, and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and always turn out perfectly. The lemon flavor is just right - not too tart and not too sweet. I highly recommend this recipe!
Pidro Pianist
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect summer treat! They're light and refreshing, with a bright lemon flavor. I love that they're not too sweet, so I can enjoy them without feeling guilty.
Tommie
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of lemon desserts, but these cookies were surprisingly good. The lemon flavor was subtle and not overpowering, and the cookies themselves were soft and chewy. I would definitely make these again.
May
[email protected]These cookies were a hit at my party! Everyone loved the zesty lemon flavor. I also appreciated how easy they were to make. I will definitely be adding this recipe to my regular baking rotation.
Kiwala Shakirah
[email protected]I love how easy these cookies were to make. I didn't have any problems finding the ingredients, and the instructions were clear and concise. The cookies turned out great - they were soft and chewy, with a delicious lemon flavor.
Bill Williams
[email protected]These lemon cookies were a delightful treat! The zesty lemon flavor was perfectly balanced with the sweetness of the cookie. They were so easy to make and turned out beautifully. I will definitely be making these again!