Zesty Lemon Frosted Cookies: A Tangy Delight to Brighten Your Day
Zesty Lemon Frosted Cookies are the perfect treat to brighten your day with their vibrant flavor and delightful sweetness. These cookies are not only quick and easy to make, but they also fill your kitchen with a refreshing citrus aroma. With a soft, chewy texture and creamy lemon frosting, they are sure to be a hit at any gathering or simply as a sweet pick-me-up during a busy week.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest (about 2 lemons)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest (for frosting)
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (for frosting)
- 1–2 tablespoons heavy cream (optional, for consistency)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, lemon zest, and lemon juice; mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized dough onto lined baking sheets and bake for about 12 minutes until golden at the edges.
- For the frosting, beat softened butter with powdered sugar, adding lemon zest and juice until smooth. Adjust consistency with heavy cream if needed.
- Once cooled, frost your cookies generously.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg