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Soft Lemon Cookies With Zesty Lemon Glaze Recipe

Shaziya
These Soft Lemon Cookies with Zesty Lemon Glaze are a burst of sunshine in every bite, perfect for brightening your day. With just 25 minutes of prep and a quick 10-minute bake, they’re surprisingly easy to make, though a 3-hour chill ensures they hold their perfect shape.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 3 minutes
Servings 12 cookies

Equipment

  • stand mixer
  • paddle attachment
  • medium bowl
  • whisk
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • plastic wrap
  • wire rack
  • small bowl

Ingredients
  

For The Cookie Dough

  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup dark brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg, at room temperature
  • 2-3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • teaspoons lemon extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

For The Lemon Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2-3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

Instructions
 

  • Make The Cookie Dough
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream the butter, both sugars, lemon zest and salt on high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  • Add in the egg, lemon juice and lemon extract and beat until combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl once or twice.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch and baking soda, then turn the mixer to low speed and gradually stir in the flour mixture until evenly combined.
  • Divide the dough into 12 equally sized mounds (about ¼ cup/60 ml) and roll into balls. Place the dough on a parchment-lined baking sheet, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, at least 3 hours and up to 3 days.
  • When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Place the dough mounds 2 inches (5 cm) apart on the prepared sheet and bake for about 10 minutes, until the tops and edges are just set (don’t overbake).
  • Let cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Make The Lemon Glaze
  • In a small bowl, combine the powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons lemon juice until smooth. If a thinner glaze is desired, add the extra tablespoon of lemon juice.
  • Dip the top of each cookie in the glaze, then return to the wire rack until the glaze is set.
  • Enjoy with a cup of tea. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Keyword easy cookie recipe, lemon cookies, lemon dessert, soft cookies, zesty glaze
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