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Zesty Lemon Frosted Cookies

Zesty Lemon Frosted Cookies That Will Brighten Your Day

Zesty Lemon Frosted Cookies are a delightful treat combining citrus flavor with a soft texture.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 52 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter, softened For a dairy-free option, substitute with coconut oil.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar You can use brown sugar for a deeper flavor.
  • 1 large Egg For a vegan option, replace with a flaxseed or chia seed egg.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Zest Consider using lime zest for a twist.
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice Vinegar can be used as a substitute.
  • 2.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Opt for a gluten-free flour blend if needed.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Baking Powder Always check for freshness.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Baking Soda Helps achieve perfect texture.
  • 0.25 teaspoon Salt Omit if using salted butter.
For the Frosting
  • 0.5 cup Powdered Sugar Substitute with monk fruit sweetener for a low-calorie version.
  • 1-2 tablespoons Heavy Cream Optional for adjusting consistency.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the large egg, lemon zest, and fresh lemon juice until fully combined.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients.
  5. If the dough is too soft and sticky, refrigerate for 15-20 minutes.
  6. Scoop and roll the dough into balls and place on prepared baking sheets.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are lightly golden, then cool on wire racks.
  8. For frosting, beat together powdered sugar, heavy cream, lemon zest, and lemon juice until smooth.
  9. Frost cookies once cooled and let the frosting set slightly before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 45mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.2mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for best flavor, and feel free to experiment with frosting variations.

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