Soft Lemon Cookies
Lemon Cookies are soft & chewy with a bright & tangy taste, topped with sweet & lemony frosting!
Foto: Spend With PenniesIngredients
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ½ cup vanilla Greek yogurt
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (about half a lemon)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (about half a lemon)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 3 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
- 2 drops yellow food coloring (optional)
- sprinkles (optional)
Steps
Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line a baking pan with parchment paper.
Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to a large bowl and whisk together. Set aside.
Cream sugar and butter with a mixer on medium-high until light and fluff, about 2-3 minutes. Mix in yogurt.
Mix in egg, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla until smooth.
Turn the mixer on to low and add half of the dry ingredients, mix just until combined. Add remaining dry ingredients and mix until fully incorporated.
Scoop the dough onto the prepared pan about 2" apart.
Bake for 10-13 minutes until the tops are set and the edges are just lightly browned.
Allow the cookies to cool on the pan for about 2-3 minutes and then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Cream butter, lemon juice, and lemon zest with a mixer on medium speed until fluffy. Add the powdered sugar a little bit at a time until incorporated.
Add heavy cream and food coloring if using. Turn the mixer on to high speed and let the frosting whip for 4-5 minutes until it becomes a light golden yellow.
Pipe frosting onto cooled cookies and top with sprinkles, if desired.
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