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Lemon Cookies

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Bright and tender Lemon Cookies with a buttery texture and a fresh lemon aroma, perfect for spring gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon zest
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup cornstarch
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • Coarse sparkling sugar (optional)
  • 1 cup confectioners’ sugar (for icing)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (for icing)
  • 1 tablespoon milk (for icing)
  • 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (for icing)
  • Fresh lemon zest (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Place the granulated sugar and lemon zest in a food processor and pulse until the sugar is moistened and the zest is finely chopped.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the lemon sugar and softened butter together until creamy.
  3. Add 1 tablespoon lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
  4. Gradually add 2 cups flour, 1/3 cup cornstarch, and 1/8 teaspoon salt, mixing until a soft dough forms.
  5. Roll out dough to 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick and cut into shapes.
  6. Refrigerate shapes for at least 3 hours.
  7. Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  8. Bake cookies for 14 to 15 minutes until edges are set.
  9. Cool on baking sheets before transferring to a cooling rack.
  10. For icing, whisk together 1 cup confectioners’ sugar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon milk, and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla until smooth.
  11. Dip cooled cookies in icing or sprinkle coarse sparkling sugar before baking.

Notes

For crisper edges, roll the dough thinner toward 1/4 inch. Cool cookies completely before glazing to avoid melting the icing.

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