Frosted Lemon 🍋 Cookies
Nothing screams summer quite like a thick, bakery-style frosted lemon cookie. 🍋✨
If you want that perfect melt-in-your-mouth texture, the secret is using cake flour and just a touch of cornstarch to keep them unbelievably soft. Trust me, you're going to want a double batch of these, so I’ve already done the math for you based on the notes in image.png. Hit save so you have this ready for your next baking day!
🛒 The Recipe (Doubled Batch!)
For the Lemon Cookies:
5 cups cake flour
2 tbsp cornstarch
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1 cup sugar + zest of 4 lemons (massage the zest into the sugar first to release all those oils!)
1 ½ cups butter + ½ cup vegetable oil (mix these together with your lemon-sugar)
2 cups powdered sugar
4 tsp vanilla
2 eggs
Juice of 4 lemons
Quick tip: Don't skip massaging that lemon zest into the granulated sugar. It’s a tiny step that makes a massive difference in getting that bright, punchy flavor.
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Baking frosted lemon cookies at home has become one of my favorite ways to capture the essence of summer in a single bite. The key to these cookies’ tender texture really is the combination of cake flour and cornstarch, which helps keep them soft without losing structure. When I make these, I always take the extra minute to massage the lemon zest into the sugar before mixing—it truly unlocks the oils and elevates the flavor beyond just using lemon juice alone. One tip I’ve found useful is to bake the cookies at 350°F for about 8 to 12 minutes. This timing ensures the cookies are set but still soft inside. Overbaking can dry them out, so keep an eye on them as they come slightly golden at the edges. I also like to blend butter and vegetable oil together as the fat base for the cookie dough. This combination adds richness while helping the cookies stay moist and tender. For frosting, a simple glaze of powdered sugar mixed with fresh lemon juice works beautifully and adds an extra punch of citrus. If you’re looking to make a crowd-pleasing batch, doubling the recipe is a smart move—as the recipe notes, it scales perfectly and keeps everything easy. These cookies pair wonderfully with iced tea or lemonade for a refreshing summer treat. Overall, frosting lemon cookies at home is a delightful way to bring a bright, zesty flavor to your baking table, and the simple tips here can help you achieve that bakery-quality softness and bold citrus taste that make them so irresistible.
