Limoncello Lemon Cookies (Printable)
Buttery lemon-infused cookies with Limoncello liqueur and sweet glaze, ideal for warm weather entertaining.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cookies
01 - 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
02 - ½ teaspoon baking powder
03 - ¼ teaspoon salt
04 - ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 1 cup granulated sugar
06 - 2 large eggs
07 - 2 tablespoons Limoncello liqueur
08 - 1 tablespoon lemon zest (from 1 large lemon)
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Glaze
10 - 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
11 - 2–3 tablespoons Limoncello liqueur
12 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
13 - Lemon zest, for garnish (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
03 - Beat butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy, approximately 2–3 minutes.
04 - Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add Limoncello, lemon zest, and vanilla extract; mix until fully incorporated.
05 - Gradually mix in dry ingredients until a soft, uniform dough forms.
06 - Drop dough onto prepared baking sheets using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, spacing cookies 2 inches apart.
07 - Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool on baking sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
08 - Whisk powdered sugar, Limoncello, and lemon juice until smooth and pourable. Drizzle or spread glaze over cooled cookies. Garnish with additional lemon zest if desired. Allow glaze to set before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The glaze sets into this gorgeous crackle that makes everyone think you spent hours on them
- They strike this perfect balance between buttery comfort and bright citrus punch
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- Room temperature ingredients make or break this recipe, cold eggs will curdle your butter mixture
- The cookies continue baking on the hot sheet after you pull them out, so do not wait for the centers to look fully done
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- Press your lemon zest into the sugar before creaming to infuse the entire cookie with lemon flavor
- For extra zing, add a pinch of lemon zest directly into the glaze