Soft Lemon Frosted Cookies (Print-Friendly Version)

Soft, buttery cookies topped with lemon frosting and a vibrant citrus glaze for a tangy-sweet bite.

# Ingredients:

→ Cookie Dough

01 - 315 grams all-purpose flour
02 - 2 grams baking soda
03 - 2 grams fine salt
04 - 227 grams unsalted butter, softened
05 - 300 grams granulated sugar
06 - 2 large eggs
07 - 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
08 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
10 - 60 millilitres buttermilk

→ Frosting

11 - 180 grams powdered sugar
12 - 28 grams unsalted butter, softened
13 - 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
14 - 0.5 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
15 - 5–10 millilitres milk, as needed for consistency

→ Glaze

16 - 30 grams powdered sugar
17 - 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
18 - 0.5 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest

# Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 175°C. Line two baking trays with parchment paper or silicone mats.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt until well blended. Set aside.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with granulated sugar until pale and creamy.
04 - Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until evenly combined.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until incorporated. Pour in the buttermilk and stir until a cohesive dough forms.
06 - Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, portion dough onto prepared trays, spacing approximately 5 cm apart. Lightly flatten each portion with the back of a spoon or fingers.
07 - Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are golden and centres are set.
08 - Allow cookies to cool on trays for several minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
09 - Beat together powdered sugar, softened butter, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth. Add milk gradually until a spreadable consistency is achieved.
10 - Once cooled, generously spread frosting over each cookie.
11 - In a small bowl, whisk powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.
12 - Drizzle glaze over frosted cookies and allow glaze to set before serving.

# Notes & Tips:

01 - Ensure butter is at room temperature for optimal creaming with sugar.
02 - Chill dough for 30 minutes if it feels too soft to handle.
03 - Increase lemon zest in frosting and glaze for a more pronounced citrus flavour.
04 - A cookie scoop ensures evenly sized portions and consistent baking results.
05 - Allow the frosting to set before applying the glaze to maintain distinct layers.

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