Buttery Limoncello Lemon Cookies (Printer-friendly)

Zesty lemon cookies infused with Limoncello liqueur and topped with sweet glaze. Perfect for spring and summer entertaining.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Cookie Dough

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

→ Lemon Glaze

10 - 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
11 - 2–3 tablespoons Limoncello liqueur
12 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
13 - Additional lemon zest for garnish (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy, approximately 2–3 minutes.
04 - Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Incorporate Limoncello, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until combined.
05 - Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet mixture until soft dough forms.
06 - Drop tablespoon-sized scoops of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 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.
08 - Whisk powdered sugar, Limoncello, and lemon juice until smooth and pourable consistency is achieved.
09 - Drizzle or spread glaze over completely cooled cookies. Garnish with extra lemon zest if desired. Allow glaze to set before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They bring that vacation feeling right to your kitchen counter without requiring a passport
  • The glaze hardens into this perfect crackly shell that gives way to the softest cookie youve ever had
02 -
  • Room temperature ingredients make or break this recipe so plan ahead and set everything out an hour before baking
  • The glaze firms up quickly once it hits the cool cookies so work fast if you want it to look elegantly drizzled
03 -
  • Zest your lemons before juicing them so you dont lose any of those precious aromatic oils
  • If the glaze feels too thick add Limoncello just one teaspoon at a time until it reaches the right consistency

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