Glazed Lemon Sugar Cookies

Brighten your baking with these easy and tasty glazed lemon sugar cookies! These delicious treats feature a soft, buttery cookie base topped with a zesty lemon glaze that’s simply irresistible. Perfect for any occasion or just a sweet indulgence at home, this recipe is straightforward and fun. Click through to explore the full recipe and discover tips for perfecting your cookies with fresh ingredients that will delight everyone!

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Ingredients

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon baking powder

½ teaspoon salt

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 cup granulated sugar

1 large egg

1 tablespoon lemon zest (about 1 lemon)

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (for glaze)

1 tablespoon milk (for glaze)

Optional: Lemon zest for decoration

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).

Add Egg and Flavors: Beat in the egg, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until well combined.

Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Shape the Cookies: Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Flatten slightly with the back of a spoon.

Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers will look soft but will set as they cool.

Cool Cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.

Prepare Lemon Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, fresh lemon juice, and milk until smooth and drizzle-able.

Glaze the Cookies: Once the cookies have cooled, drizzle the lemon glaze over the top using a spoon or whisk for a zigzag effect. Optional: sprinkle with extra lemon zest for added flavor and decoration.

Let Set: Allow the glaze to set for about 10 minutes before serving.

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes | Servings: 24 cookies