Description
Classic Glazed Lemon Sugar Cookies deliver a tangy, sweet sensation that delights dessert enthusiasts. Fresh citrus notes and delicate sugar crystals combine for a memorable treat you’ll crave after the first bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (227 g / 8 oz) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 2 ½ cups (310 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsps fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat Preparation: Calibrate oven to 350F (175C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper for seamless cookie development.
- Wet Ingredient Fusion: Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Blend in egg, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract, ensuring complete integration of flavor components.
- Dry Ingredient Composition: Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl to distribute leavening agents evenly.
- Dough Formation: Gently fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined, maintaining a delicate cookie texture. Scoop and roll dough into uniform balls, spacing them two inches apart on prepared sheets.
- Baking Transformation: Press cookies slightly with palm to flatten. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges turn golden and centers set. Rest cookies on baking sheet for five minutes to stabilize structure.
- Cooling Protocol: Transfer cookies to wire rack, allowing complete cooling and preventing moisture retention.
- Glaze Crafting: Whisk powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest to create a smooth, silky glaze. Adjust consistency by incrementally adding powdered sugar or lemon juice as needed.
- Finishing Touch: Once cookies reach room temperature, drizzle or spoon glaze evenly across surface. Allow glaze to set for 15-20 minutes, developing a glossy, professional appearance before serving.
Notes
- Zest Precision: Gently grate lemon zest using a microplane for fine, fragrant shreds without bitter white pith.
- Butter Temperature Matters: Use room temperature butter for smoother creaming and better cookie structure, preventing dense or tough results.
- Gentle Mixing Technique: Fold dry ingredients into wet mixture just until combined to avoid overworking the dough, which can create tough cookies.
- Glaze Consistency Control: Add powdered sugar or lemon juice gradually to achieve the perfect drizzling or spreading consistency for a professional-looking finish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 25
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg