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Lemon Frosted Cookies

These Lemon Frosted Cookies bring a burst of sunshine with zesty lemon flavor and creamy frosting, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Ensure it's at room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour Sifted
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt Add a pinch for flavor balance
  • Zest of 1 lemon Freshly grated
Frosting Ingredients
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice Freshly squeezed
  • Additional lemon zest for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Fold in the lemon zest.
  7. Drop tablespoonfuls of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Baking
  1. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  2. Let cookies cool completely.
Frosting
  1. For the frosting, mix powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth.
  2. Frost the cooled cookies and sprinkle with additional lemon zest.

Notes

Sift your flour to prevent dense cookies. Chill the dough for thicker cookies. Experiment with zest from oranges or limes for different flavors.