Frosted Lemon Sugar Cookies
Total Time
60 minutes
Prep Time
50 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Rating
4.5 out of 5 stars
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Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups (280g) all purpose flour
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup (185g) Danish Creamery salted butter, melted
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp lemon zest (~2 large lemons)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (~1/2 lemon)
- 1 large egg + 1 egg yolk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup (185g) Danish Creamery salted butter, room temp
- 3 cups (330g) powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (~1 large lemon)
- 1 tbsp milk
- 1 tbsp lemon zest (~1 large lemon)
- 1 tbsp coarse sugar
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Preparation
Step 1
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter and sugar until smooth.
Step 3
Mix in the lemon zest, lemon juice, eggs, and vanilla. The mixture should be very thin.
Step 4
Pour in the dry ingredients and use a rubber spatula to mix. The dough will appear somewhat thin and sticky.
Step 5
Allow the dough to rest at room temperature for 15 minutes while the oven preheats to 350F. As the dough sits, it will thicken.
Step 6
Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. After 15 minutes, scoop out the dough using a large cookie scoop (3 tbsp). Roll into a ball and gently flatten the top with your palm (see picture in post for reference).
Step 7
Bake about 5-6 cookies at a time, spaced evenly apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are just barely golden brown and the center looks pale and puffed.
Step 8
Transfer to a cooling rack and continue to bake the rest of the cookies.
Step 9
Before frosting, make sure the cookies are completely cooled. They can be transferred to the refrigerator to speed up this process.
Step 10
Using a hand or stand mixer with the paddle attachment, mix the butter until smooth.
Step 11
Then mix in the sugar one cup at a time, alternating in the lemon juice and milk.
Step 12
In a small dish, combine the lemon zest and coarse sugar.
Step 13
Frost the top of each cookie and sprinkle with the lemon sugar. Enjoy!
Step 14
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Chef's notes
Use quality butter like Danish Creamery salted butter to enhance flavor.
Ensure accurate flour measurement for perfect texture.
Avoid overworking the dough to prevent tough cookies.
Use a cookie scoop for uniform cookie size.
Do not overbake; cookies should be slightly underdone when removed from the oven.
