Lemon Buttermilk Cookies
Craving something sweet yet refreshing? These Lemon Buttermilk Cookies are your answer! With their soft texture and zesty glaze, they offer a delightful treat that's perfect for any occasion. Bake a batch tonight and share the joy!
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Oven
- Mixing Bowl
- Whisk
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- Zest of two lemons lemon zest
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup well-shaken buttermilk
- ¾ cup confectioners sugar sifted
- 1 ½ Tbsp well-shaken buttermilk
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp lemon zest
Instructions
- Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone liners. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, lemon zest, baking soda, and salt.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the butter briefly, until creamy. Add the sugar, and beat until pale and fluffy.
- Add the egg, and beat well to mix. Add the vanilla extract, and beat briefly again.
- Mix in the flour mixture and the buttermilk in batches at low speed, beginning and ending with the flour.
- Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula as needed.
- Drop the dough by level tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 1 ½ inches between each cookie.
- Bake, 1 sheet at a time, for about 11 minutes per batch. Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for 1 minute; then transfer them to a wire rack.
- For the glaze, whisk together the sifted confectioners sugar, buttermilk, and vanilla. Add in lemon zest. Brush or spoon the glaze onto the warm cookies.
- Allow cookies to sit on the rack until the glaze is set.
Notes
- Tip 1: Store your cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- Tip 2: These cookies freeze wonderfully! Place them in a single layer on a baking sheet until frozen, then transfer to a freezer bag.
- Tip 3: Pair these cookies with a cup of tea or coffee for a delightful afternoon snack.
- Tip 4: Consider adding chocolate chips or nuts for an extra treat!
- Tip 5: Experiment with different citrus zest, like orange or lime, for a unique flavor twist.