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Glazed Lemon Butter Cookies

Soft, buttery cookies bursting with lemon flavor, topped with a glossy glaze.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time27 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cookies, Easy
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 150kcal

Ingredients

Butter

  • 1 cup butter, softened At room temperature for easier mixing.

Sugar

  • 2 cups granulated sugar

Eggs

  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten

Milk

  • ¼ cup milk

Lemon Extract

  • 2 tsp lemon extract

Flour

  • 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour

Baking Powder

  • 2 tsp baking powder

Salt

  • ½ tsp salt

Baking Soda

  • ¼ tsp baking soda

Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar For the glaze.
  • 2 tbsp water Adjust for consistency.
  • 1 tsp lemon extract For glaze.

Instructions

  • Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Step 3: Add the lightly beaten eggs, milk, and lemon extract to the mixture and mix well.
  • Step 4: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda. Gradually add to the wet ingredients.
  • Step 5: Drop dough balls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving space for spreading.
  • Step 6: Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  • Step 7: Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  • Step 8: Prepare the glaze by mixing powdered sugar, water, and lemon extract until smooth.
  • Step 9: Drizzle the glaze over cooled cookies and let set before serving.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Wire Rack
  • Cookie Scoop

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.