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Buttery Lemon Cookies with Raspberry Glaze

Hannah Eaton
Buttery cookies subtly flavored with fresh lemon and glazed with a sweet-tart raspberry glaze.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Inactive time 18 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 12

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk
  • Electric Mixer
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Wire Rack
  • Mixing Spoon

Ingredients
  

Lemon Cookie Dough:

  • 1 1/4 cup All Purpose Flour
  • 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 cup Room Temperature Butter 1 stick
  • 3 TBSP Granulated Sugar + 1/2 cup for Rolling
  • 2 TBSP Brown Sugar
  • 2 TBSP Lemon Juice fresh or from concentrate
  • 2 tsp Vanilla Extract

Raspberry Glaze:

  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1 TBSP Lemon Juice
  • 1 TBSP Raspberry Jam

Instructions
 

  • To Bake the Cookies:
  • Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and creamy. Add in the lemon juice and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until a soft dough forms.
  • Scoop the dough into small, evenly sized balls, roll them in the extra 1/2 cup sugar, and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  • Lightly press down on each cookie with your fingers or the back of a spoon to flatten slightly.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and just lightly golden.
  • Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

To Make the Glaze and Serve:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and raspberry jam until smooth. If the glaze is too thick, add a few drops of lemon juice; if too thin, add a little more powdered sugar.
  • Once the cookies are completely cool, drizzle or dip them in the raspberry glaze. Let the glaze set for about 15-20 minutes before serving.
  • Serve and enjoy!
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