Limoncello Lemon Glazed Cookies (Printer-friendly)

Buttery, zesty cookies infused with Limoncello liqueur and topped with sweet lemon glaze.

# What You'll Need:

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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
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Glaze

10 - 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
11 - 2-3 tablespoons Limoncello liqueur
12 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
13 - Lemon zest for garnish

# How to Prepare:

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, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
04 - Beat in eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add Limoncello, lemon zest, and vanilla extract; mix until combined.
05 - Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until a soft dough forms.
06 - Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, drop dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing cookies 2 inches apart.
07 - Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden. Let cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
08 - Whisk powdered sugar, Limoncello, and lemon juice until smooth and pourable. Drizzle or spread glaze over cooled cookies. Garnish with extra lemon zest if desired. Allow glaze to set before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The buttery base perfectly balances that unmistakable Limoncello kick without being overwhelming
  • They come together in under 40 minutes but taste like you spent all day perfecting them
  • The glaze transforms them from ordinary sugar cookies into something absolutely swoon-worthy
02 -
  • Room temperature ingredients genuinely matter here cold butter will give you a completely different cookie texture
  • Letting the cookies cool completely before glazing prevents that sad melty situation
  • The glaze thickens as it sits so work quickly once it reaches your desired consistency
03 -
  • Use a microplane for your lemon zest to avoid the bitter white pith
  • Sift your powdered sugar for the glaze to prevent any lumpy surprises

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