Zesty Lemon Frosted Cookies: A Tangy Delight to Brighten Your Day
Brighten your day with these Zesty Lemon Frosted Cookies! Bursting with vibrant lemon flavor, these delightful treats are perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re enjoying a quiet afternoon or celebrating with family and friends, each bite delivers a refreshing tang that’s sure to lift your spirits. With a soft cookie base topped with a luscious lemon frosting, these cookies are as beautiful as they are delicious. Easy to prepare and versatile enough for customization, they will quickly become a favorite in your baking repertoire!
- 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
- 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) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, lemon zest, and lemon juice until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.
- Bake for about 12 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges. Allow cooling on the sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
- For frosting, beat softened butter with powdered sugar; mix in lemon zest and juice until smooth. Optionally add heavy cream for desired consistency.
- Once cooled, generously frost each cookie.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg