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.

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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