Description
Light and zesty!
Ingredients
For the Bars:
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⅔ cup granulated sugar
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½ cup butter, room temperature
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1 egg
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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1 ½ tablespoons lemon zest
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 tablespoon baking powder
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1 teaspoon salt
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⅓ cup milk
For the Glaze:
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1 cup powdered sugar
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3 tablespoons milk
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½ tablespoon lemon zest
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¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
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Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. -
Cream Butter and Sugar:
In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. -
Add Wet Ingredients:
Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and lemon zest until fully combined. -
Mix Dry Ingredients:
In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. -
Combine Wet and Dry:
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined—do not overmix. -
Scoop the Dough:
Scoop the dough into roughly ¼ cup portions and place them evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet. -
Bake:
Bake for 9–11 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to turn golden.
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Cool and Glaze:
While cookies cool, whisk together the glaze ingredients in a small bowl until smooth. Once the cookies have cooled, spoon the glaze over each cookie.