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Citrus Glazed Cookies

Citrus Glazed Cookies

Delightful Citrus Glazed Cookies that combine zesty flavors with a soft, chewy texture.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon zest of orange
  • 1 tablespoon zest of lemon
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Add the softened butter, egg, vanilla extract, orange zest, and lemon zest to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
  4. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  5. Bake for 10 minutes or until lightly golden.
  6. In another bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, fresh orange juice, fresh lemon juice, and orange zest until smooth.
  7. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 1gFat: 6g

Notes

For variations, substitute lime juice for a tropical twist or add white chocolate chips for extra sweetness.

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