Description
Soft and cakey Italian Lemon Drop Cookies with a bright lemon glaze and classic bakery-style flavor.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 4 teaspoons lemon zest (icing)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (icing)
- 2–4 tablespoons milk
- Sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Line baking sheets with parchment paper
- Sift flour and baking powder
- Beat sugar and shortening until fluffy
- Add eggs one at a time
- Mix in milk, lemon juice, and zest
- Add dry ingredients and mix until smooth
- Chill dough for 1 hour
- Preheat oven to 350°F
- Shape dough into balls and place on sheets
- Bake 12-15 minutes until lightly golden
- Cool completely
- Prepare icing and dip cookies
- Add sprinkles and let set
Notes
- Chill dough for proper texture
- Do not overbake cookies
- Use fresh lemon for best flavor
- Keep icing thick for coating
- Store in airtight container
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Chilling Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 7
- Sodium: 20
- Fat: 2
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 1
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 19
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 29