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Frosted Lemon Cookies

Soft, chewy cookies bursting with zesty lemon flavor and topped with creamy frosting.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time27 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cookies, Easy, Lemon
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 150kcal

Ingredients

Cookie Ingredients

  • 1 cup Softened Butter
  • 1.5 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest From 1 lemon
  • 0.25 cup Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice From 1 large lemon
  • 2.25 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt

Frosting Ingredients

  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest
  • 1 tablespoon Milk

Instructions

  • Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Step 2: Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Step 3: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Step 4: Add the egg, lemon zest, and lemon juice to the mixture and mix until well combined.
  • Step 5: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
  • Step 6: Scoop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  • Step 7: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
  • Step 8: Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Step 9: For the frosting, mix together powdered sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and milk until smooth.
  • Step 10: Frost the cooled cookies with the lemon frosting.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Wire Rack
  • Cookie Scoop

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days. For longer storage, refrigerate for up to a week or freeze for up to 3 months.