Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick), softened π§
1 cup granulated sugar π₯
1 large egg π₯
1 teaspoon vanilla extract π¦
1 teaspoon lemon juice π
1 teaspoon lemon zest π
1 1/2 cups unbleached flour πΎ
1/2 teaspoon baking powder π₯
1/4 teaspoon salt π§
1/4 teaspoon baking soda π₯
Lemon Glaze Ingredients:
1 cup powdered sugar π
5 teaspoons lemon juice π
Drops of vanilla (optional) π¦
Instructions
1οΈβ£ Preheat your oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. π₯
2οΈβ£ In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until combined. π₯
3οΈβ£ Add the egg, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and lemon zest to the bowl. Mix well. π
4οΈβ£ Stir in the flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda until just combined. πΎ
5οΈβ£ Use a 1 tablespoon cookie scoop to create cookie dough balls. Place them about 1.5 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet. πͺ
6οΈβ£ Bake for 7 minutes. β³
7οΈβ£ Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack. π¬οΈ
8οΈβ£ While the cookies cool, make the glaze by combining the lemon juice with the powdered sugar. Add a couple of drops of vanilla if desired. Mix well until smooth. π
9οΈβ£ Drizzle the glaze over the cookies and let them cool completely. πͺ
Cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to 1 week at room temperature. Freeze cookie dough balls for up to 3 months and add 2 minutes to the baking time if they are baked from frozen. βοΈ
- Prep Time: 15min
- Cook Time: 7 min
Nutrition
- Calories: 120 kcal