Description
Delightful cookies topped with zesty lemon frosting, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Frosting Ingredients:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract and mix until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry mixture and stir until just combined.
- Scoop rounded portions onto a lined baking sheet, spacing them adequately.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool on a wire rack.
- Prepare the frosting by beating powdered sugar, softened butter, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.
- Once the cookies cool, frost them generously and enjoy!
Notes
Serve cookies warm for a cozy experience. Pairs well with milk or tea.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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