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Lemon Butter Cookies

Prep Time

25 min

Servings

36

Cook Time

10 min

CookiesEasy

Lemon Butter Cookies

Tender lemon-scented cookies with a bright lemon glaze.

1Ingredients

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36
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 tbsp lemon zest
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 2 1/4 cups flour
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • For glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar, 2 tbsp lemon juice

2Instructions

  1. 1

    Cream butter, sugar, and zest.

  2. 2

    Add lemon juice and vanilla.

  3. 3

    Mix in flour and salt.

  4. 4

    Roll into balls; flatten slightly.

  5. 5

    Bake at 350°F for 9-11 minutes.

  6. 6

    Cool completely.

  7. 7

    Mix glaze; drizzle over cookies.

Baker's Tips

  • Use fresh lemon zest for brightest flavor
  • Let glaze set before stacking