Lemon Drop Cookies 🍋
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Baking lemon drop cookies at home is such a rewarding experience, especially when you want to enjoy fresh, zesty treats without additives. I usually start by making sure I have fresh lemon juice and lemon zest as these really bring out the bright citrus flavors essential to this cookie. Using room temperature butter and eggs helps to achieve the right dough consistency, making the cookies soft and chewy. One tip I learned is to chill the dough before baking, which prevents the cookies from spreading too much and helps maintain their shape. If you like a little extra tang, adding a bit of lemon extract in addition to fresh lemon juice can intensify the lemon aroma. These lemon cookies are great for sharing during tea time or as a light dessert. You can also experiment by dusting them lightly with powdered sugar or glazing them with a mix of lemon juice and powdered sugar for an extra sweet finish. Plus, they’re incredibly easy to customize by adding poppy seeds or white chocolate chips if you want to switch things up. Overall, lemon drop cookies are a delightful way to brighten your day with minimal effort. Whether you’re an experienced baker or just starting, this easy recipe delivers a perfect balance of sweet and tangy in every bite, making it a staple in my baking routine.
Lemon Drop Cookies 1 cup salted butter - softened 2 cups granulated sugar 2 large eggs 2tsp vanilla 1/2 tsp lemon extract (optional) 1 1/2 tbs lemon juice 2 tbs lemon zest 3 cups all purpose flour 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt GLAZE 2 tbs lemon juice 2 1/2 tbs heavy whipping cream or milk 1 1/2 tsp vanilla 1 cup powdered sugar Heat oven 350 F when ready to bake 1. Using a paddle attachment on your stand mixer or use a hand mixer beat butter and sugar until well combined. 2. Add egg, vanilla, lemon juice, and extract. Beat until smooth. Add flour, lemon zest, baking soda, and salt. Chill for at least 1 hour or overnight in an air tight container. 3. Roll dough into sized balls of your choice keeping them all the same shape and place evenly on a baking sheet. 4. Bake in a pre heated oven at 350 degrees for 9-11 min or until the tops are just set and you start to see a crinkle pattern form. 5. Remove from oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 min before removing. 6. Transfer to wire rack to cool completely. GLAZE 1. Measure powdered sugar into a medium sized bowl. 2. Add in cream or milk, lemon juice, and vanilla and whisk until smooth. 3. When cookies are completely cooled dip cookie into the glaze or drizzle glaze on top of cookie. Let cookies sit at room temperature until glaze is hardened.