Zesty Lemon Frosted Cookies: A Tangy Delight to Brighten Your Day
If you’re on the lookout for a deliciously refreshing treat, Zesty Lemon Frosted Cookies are your answer! These soft, tangy cookies are perfectly balanced with a sweet lemon frosting, making them an ideal dessert for any occasion.
- 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 (about 2 lemons)
- 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)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Cream together softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Mix in the egg, lemon zest, and juice.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this to the wet mixture until combined into a soft dough.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto parchment-lined baking sheets spaced apart. Bake for about 10-12 minutes until lightly golden. Cool completely before frosting.
- For frosting: Beat together softened butter and powdered sugar until smooth; mix in lemon zest and juice until creamy.
- Frost cooled cookies generously with the lemon frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg