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Ultimate Chewy Lemon Sugar Cookies with Bright Zesty Glaze

A stack of three delicious, glazed lemon cookies topped with bright yellow lemon zest.
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Make these soft, chewy lemon sugar cookies bursting with fresh lemon flavor. Top them with a bright, zesty glaze for a perfect spring or summer treat.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • For the Glaze:
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  3. Beat in the egg, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until just combined.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
  5. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  7. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough and roll into balls. Place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  8. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers still look slightly soft. You want them chewy, not crisp.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. While cookies cool, prepare the glaze: Whisk together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth. Add more powdered sugar for a thicker glaze or more juice for a thinner one.
  11. Once cookies are completely cool, drizzle or dip the tops into the bright zesty glaze. Let the glaze set before serving.

Notes

  • For extra zesty flavor, use only fresh lemon juice and zest; bottled juice changes the taste.
  • To achieve the best chewy texture, slightly underbake the cookies; they firm up as they cool.
  • If you want a look similar to lemon crinkle cookies, roll the chilled dough balls in extra granulated sugar before baking.

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