| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 1 hr 35 min |
| Active: | 30 min |
| Yield: | about 3 dozen cookies |
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) salted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large egg yolks, at room temperature
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest (about 1 medium lemon)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 2 tablespoons limoncello
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- For the cookies: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
- Using an electric mixer, beat the butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. Add the egg yolks, vanilla and zest, and beat until combined. Add the flour to the mixture, a little at a time, until a soft dough forms.
- Divide the dough in half and, using your hands, shape it into 2 logs, each 2 inches in diameter. Wrap the logs in waxed paper and refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes, or place in the freezer for 15 minutes. Cut the logs into 1/4-inch-thick slices and place them on the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
- Bake the cookies for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the edges are slightly browned. Remove from the oven and allow to cool on the baking sheets for 10 minutes.
- For the glaze: Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the confectioners’ sugar, limoncello, lemon zest and lemon juice. Dip the top of each cookie into the glaze, and place the cookies on a cooling rack set over the baking sheets. Allow to set for about 15 minutes before serving. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 36 servings |
| Calories | 95 |
| Total Fat | 4 g |
| Saturated Fat | 3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 13 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 8 g |
| Protein | 1 g |
| Cholesterol | 20 mg |
| Sodium | 31 mg |
Reviews
The cookies were very good and the glaze is really delicious. I felt like the salt content was a little off. Next time I’ll use unsalted butter and 1/4 teas of salt.
So I easy to make and delicious!
Mary Jane
These are ALWAYS incredibly good! One of my go-tos!
Such a good tasting cookie! Love the lemon flavor! The glaze dried and set up nicely. Will definitely make these again.
I followed the recipe as written. Delicious cookie – refreshing and light. This is the first time I used that gazing method for cookies. They turned out beautifully!
Excellent cookie, my entire neighborhood loves them. I now double the recipe when making them.
I absolutely love this recipe. I took it to my ladies luncheon and they loved it. I am wondering if these can be frozen with the glaze or should I freeze the baked cookies and glaze after they are taken out of the freezer .
My husband & kids LOVED these cookies. Easy to make and delicious. I’ll definitely be making these again – soon!!!
These are truly amazing cookies. Easy to make and are perfect for guest or for a gift.
I made your cookies for my families Christmas Eve party. They turned out great. Thank you. Merry Christmas.