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Starry Lemon Sugar Cookies with Lemon Glaze
Created by: Howcan Team
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the lemon glaze:
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 1/4 cups of flour, 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together 3/4 cup of softened butter and 1 cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in 1 egg, 1 tablespoon of lemon zest, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- Gradually blend in the dry ingredients until just mixed. Drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the lemon glaze, whisk together 1 1/2 cups of powdered sugar, 3 tablespoons of lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon of lemon zest until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cookies.
- Allow the glaze to set before serving. Enjoy your starry lemon sugar cookies with lemon glaze!
The history of Starry Lemon Sugar Cookies with a lemon glaze can be traced back to the sunny citrus groves of Southern Italy. Renowned chefs in the Amalfi Coast region perfected the art of infusing the zesty flavor of lemons into delicate sugar cookies, creating a delightful treat that soon gained popularity across the Mediterranean. The secret to the cookies' irresistible tangy sweetness lies in the use of freshly squeezed lemon juice and finely grated lemon zest in both the cookie dough and the glaze. Today, the best version of this dish can be savored in quaint Italian bakeries, where the cookies are lovingly crafted using traditional recipes passed down through generations. For those seeking an alternative method, incorporating a hint of limoncello liqueur into the glaze adds a delightful twist to this classic treat.
25 min
24 cookies
120 per cookie calories
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