Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 3/4 cup salted butter (, at room temperature (1 1/2 sticks))
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp grated lemon zest
  • 3 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1-3 tsp water

Instruction

  • Combine the butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl. Mix on medium speed for 2 minutes. Add the egg yolks, vanilla, lemon zest, lemon juice and salt. Then slowly mix in flour. Mix just until combined.
  • Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper. Roll the cookie dough into 1 1/2 inch balls. Then press down with a cup. Bake for 10-13 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden. Transfer the cookies to a cooling rack.
  • To make the lemon icing for cookies, whisk together the powdered sugar, lemon zest and juice in a medium size bowl. Add a teaspoon of water at a time, until you reach a nice and smooth glaze. Then drizzle or spoon on top of the cookies. Allow the glaze to set before serving. Enjoy!