Description
These Lemon Glazed St Patrick’s Day Cookies are a delightful treat for the holiday. They are sweet, tangy, and perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth.
- Add the egg, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Mix well.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix until combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on a wire rack.
- For the glaze, mix powdered sugar with lemon juice until smooth.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- These cookies are best enjoyed fresh.
- Feel free to add green food coloring for extra festivity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Lemon Glazed St Patrick’s Day Cookies, St Patrick's Day cookies, lemon cookies