Buttery Zesty Limoncello Lemon Cookies (Printable)
Buttery lemon-infused cookies with Limoncello and sweet glaze
# What You Need:
→ Cookies
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
# Steps:
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 -
- These little bites capture that bright Italian summer feeling in cookie form
- The glaze transforms them into something that looks like it came from a bakery
- They travel beautifully and actually taste better the next day
02 -
- Warm cookies will melt the glaze right off so wait until they are completely cool before glazing
- The glaze thickens as it sits so add another teaspoon of liquid if it becomes too stiff to drizzle
03 -
- Zest your lemons before juicing them so you do not lose any of those precious aromatic oils
- Room temperature ingredients prevent the dough from separating and ensure even baking