Zesty Lemon Frosted Cookies: A Tangy Delight to Brighten Your Day
Indulge your taste buds with these Zesty Lemon Frosted Cookies! These delightful treats are soft, buttery, and packed with the refreshing essence of fresh lemons. Perfect for any occasion, from family gatherings to a sweet afternoon snack, these cookies are sure to bring smiles to everyone who tries them. Their bright lemon flavor combined with a creamy zesty frosting makes each bite feel like a burst of sunshine! Plus, with simple ingredients and easy preparation, you can whip up a batch in no time. Enjoy the tangy sweetness that will brighten your day!
- 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
- For the frosting: ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, lemon zest, and lemon juice; mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually combine with wet ingredients.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for about 12 minutes until lightly golden.
- For frosting, beat softened butter with powdered sugar until smooth; add lemon zest and juice.
- Once cookies are cool, frost generously.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg