Glazed Lemon Cookies Better Than a Bakery

Craving bakery-quality cookies at home? These glazed lemon cookies are bursting with fresh citrus flavor and buttery goodness!

Mix Dry Ingredients

Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Set it aside—we’ll need it in a bit!

Make Lemon Sugar

Rub lemon zest into sugar with your fingers until it smells like sunshine. This is where the magic begins!

Cream Butter and Sugar

Beat butter and lemon sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla, lemon juice, and an egg for that perfect cookie dough.

Combine Wet and Dry

Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. The dough will come together with a lovely lemony scent.

Shape and Bake

Scoop dough, press it slightly, and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 11-14 minutes until golden on the edges.

Make the Lemon Glaze

Whisk confectioners' sugar, lemon juice, and zest into a thick glaze. Ready to add that bakery-style finish!

Glaze the Cookies

Dip cooled cookies into the lemon glaze and let it set. Now they’re ready to enjoy—better than any bakery!

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