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Lemonade Cookies

Imagine biting into a cookie that tastes like a delightful sip of summer. These lemonade cookies are a burst of citrusy goodness, perfectly balancing sweetness with a tangy twist.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup powdered sugar for glaze
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice for glaze

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Cookie scoop or spoon
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the egg, lemon juice, and lemon zest until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
  6. Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
  8. While the cookies cool, whisk together powdered sugar and lemon juice to make the glaze.
  9. Drizzle or spread the glaze over the cooled cookies and let it set before serving.

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.