Zesty Lemon Frosted Cookies: A Tangy Delight to Brighten Your Day
Looking for a treat that adds a splash of brightness to your day? Try these Zesty Lemon Frosted Cookies! Bursting with refreshing lemon flavor and topped with creamy frosting, they’re perfect for any occasion. Whether you whip them up for a family gathering or indulge on a cozy night in, these cookies are sure to delight both kids and adults alike. Simple to make and easy to store, they’re the ideal snack or dessert. Let these zesty delights become your new go-to recipe!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: About 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)
- 1–2 tablespoons heavy cream (optional, for frosting consistency)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Cream softened butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, lemon zest, and juice.
- In another bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; gradually combine with wet ingredients.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized dough onto a lined baking sheet. Bake for 12 minutes until lightly golden.
- Cool cookies completely before frosting, made by creaming butter and powdered sugar with more lemon zest and juice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg