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Glazed Lemon Cookies

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • ½ cup 1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

For the glaze:

  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons finely grated lemon zest
  • ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and lemon zest to remove lumps.
  3. In a separate bowl, use an electric mixer to beat butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg, vanilla, and lemon juice and beat until combined. With mixer on low, beat in flour mixture.
  4. Roll dough into tablespoon-size balls and place 2 inches apart on baking sheets.
  5. Bake until edges are golden, 15 to 20 minutes, rotating sheets halfway through. Let cool 2 minutes on sheets, then transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
  6. To make the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice until smooth. Dip the top of the cookies into the glaze and let set for about an hour before serving.