Italian Lemon Drop Cookies
These Italian Lemon Drop Cookies are soft, buttery, and bursting with citrus flavor. Topped with a sweet lemon glaze, they make the perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs, lemon juice, zest, and vanilla, mixing well.
- Sift in flour, baking powder, and salt, mixing until combined.
- Scoop dough into small rounds and place on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool completely before drizzling with lemon glaze.