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Citrus Glazed Cookies

Deliciously soft cookies with a refreshing citrus glaze, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

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

Method
 

Prepare Cookie Dough
  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 and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, 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 Citrus Glaze
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, orange juice, lemon juice, orange zest, and lemon zest until smooth.
  2. Once the cookies are cooled, drizzle the citrus glaze over the top of each cookie.
  3. Allow the glaze to set before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.

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