Description
These Citrus Blossom Cookies are a delightful treat bursting with fresh lemon zest and juice, creating a perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess. Soft, buttery, and topped with a luscious lemon glaze, these cookies are ideal for lemon lovers looking for a bright, flavorful dessert.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted sweet cream butter, softened
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- juice of 1/2 fresh lemon
- zest of 1 lemon
- dash of salt
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
Lemon Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- juice of 1/2 fresh lemon
- 4 large lemons (for extra zest and garnish or additional juice if needed)
- 5 egg yolks, slightly mixed
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the Cookie Dough: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla extract, lemon juice, lemon zest, and a dash of salt, mixing until well combined. Gradually incorporate the all-purpose flour into the wet ingredients, mixing just until a dough forms. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
- Shape and Bake the Cookies: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll the dough into 24 equal sized balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spaced about 2 inches apart. Lightly flatten each ball with your palm or the bottom of a glass. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the edges begin to turn golden brown. Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Make the Lemon Glaze and Finish: While the cookies are baking or cooling, prepare the lemon glaze. In a small saucepan, combine the 1/2 cup butter and 1 cup sugar over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is smooth. Remove from heat and whisk in the egg yolks carefully to avoid curdling. Then add the juice of 1/2 lemon and stir until incorporated. Allow the glaze to cool and thicken slightly. Once the cookies are cool, dip or drizzle the glaze over the top of each cookie and let it set before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is softened to room temperature for easier creaming.
- Do not overmix the dough to keep cookies tender and soft.
- If glaze thickens too much, gently warm before glazing.
- Store glazed cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Optional: garnish cookies with extra lemon zest for added zestiness and presentation.
