Zesty Lemon Frosted Cookies Recipe: Your New Favorite Treat
Indulge in these delicious zesty lemon frosted cookies that will undoubtedly become your new favorite treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, lemon zest, and lemon juice to the creamed mixture and mix well.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and stir until combined.
- Drop tablespoon-sized amounts of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden.
- Let cool completely before frosting.
- To make the frosting, whisk together powdered sugar and milk until smooth, then spread over cooled cookies.
Notes
- For a more intense lemon flavor, add additional lemon zest to the frosting.
- These cookies can be decorated with lemon slices for an extra touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg