Description
Citrus Glazed Summer Cookies are a vibrant and delightful treat that embodies the essence of summer. Bursting with zesty lemon and orange flavors, these cookies feature a glossy glaze that adds an irresistible touch. Each bite offers a perfect balance of sweetness and tang, making them a crowd favorite at picnics or gatherings. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, these cookies are sure to create lasting memories with every delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp orange juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350?F (175?C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
- Stir in lemon and orange zest.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients until just mixed; avoid overmixing.
- Scoop tablespoons of dough onto prepared sheets, spacing them two inches apart. Bake for 10?12 minutes until edges are golden but centers are soft.
- Allow to cool before drizzling with glaze made from mixing powdered sugar with citrus juices until smooth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg