Soft Lemon Sugar Cookies with Pink Glaze
Soft Lemon Sugar Cookies with Pink Glaze are delightful, chewy cookies with a bright lemon flavor and a soft texture, topped with a sweet pink glaze. They are perfect for sharing and evoke warmth and nostalgia.
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar (plus extra for sprinkling)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2-3 tablespoons milk (for glaze)
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, lemon juice, and lemon zest to the butter and sugar mixture; beat until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop dough balls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
- Sprinkle a little granulated sugar on top.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden and centers remain soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- To make the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons of milk, and food coloring until smooth.
- Once cooled, drizzle the pink glaze over each cookie.
Notes
Use room temperature butter and egg for better texture. Don’t overbake; cookies should look slightly underbaked when taken out of the oven. Experiment with different glazes and flavors.