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Best Lemon Sugar Cookies with Bright Citrus Glaze

Three bright, crackled lemon sugar cookies topped with a shiny yellow lemon glaze, resting on a light grey plate.
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Make these easy homemade lemon cookies that are soft, chewy, and topped with a sweet, tart lemon glaze. This recipe proves that bright citrus desserts are simple to create from scratch.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  4. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice until just combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
  6. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie. Flatten slightly with the bottom of a glass.
  7. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges are set and just barely turning golden. The centers should still look soft.
  8. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. While cookies cool, prepare the glaze: Whisk together the powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice until smooth. Add more lemon juice, a few drops at a time, if the glaze is too thick.
  10. Once cookies are fully cool, drizzle or dip the tops into the lemon glaze. Let the glaze set before serving.

Notes

  • For bakery style lemon cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes before scooping if your kitchen is warm. This helps prevent spreading.
  • Use a microplane to get fine lemon zest; this releases the most flavor.
  • If you prefer a crispier cookie, bake for an additional 1 to 2 minutes.

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Find it online: https://www.purecookingjoy.com/lemon-sugar-cookies-recipe/

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