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Citrus Glazed Cookies

Deliciously soft cookies with a zesty citrus glaze, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Cookies
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon zest of lemon
  • 1 teaspoon zest of orange
Citrus Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice

Method
 

Prepare the Cookies
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and orange zest until well combined.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  6. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
  8. Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
Make the Glaze
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and orange juice until smooth.
  2. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies.
  3. Allow the glaze to set before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For a stronger citrus flavor, add more zest to the cookie dough or glaze.

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