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Chewy Lemon Sugar Cookies with Bright Zesty Glaze

A stack of four chewy lemon cookies topped with a thick white glaze and bright yellow lemon zest.
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Make soft, chewy lemon sugar cookies that burst with bright citrus flavor. Top them with a simple, zesty glaze for a refreshing treat that is easy to prepare.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Zest of 2 large lemons
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • For the Glaze: 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • For the Glaze: 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice until combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined into a soft dough. Do not overmix.
  6. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough and roll into balls. Place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  7. Gently press down on each dough ball with the bottom of a glass to flatten slightly.
  8. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers remain soft.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. While cookies cool, prepare the glaze: Whisk together the powdered sugar and 3 tablespoons of lemon juice until smooth. Add more powdered sugar for a thicker glaze or more juice for a thinner glaze.
  11. Once cookies are completely cool, drizzle or dip the tops into the zesty lemon glaze. Let the glaze set before serving.

Notes

  • For extra chewy lemon cookies, slightly underbake them by one minute.
  • If you want a stronger lemon flavor, add an extra teaspoon of lemon zest to the dough.
  • Store cooled, glazed cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.

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