Here’s a delightful recipe for Luscious Cherry Lemon Cookies:
Ingredients
For the cookies:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup dried cherries, chopped
For the glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
1. Prepare the dough:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice to the butter mixture. Beat until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Gently fold in the chopped dried cherries.
2. Shape and bake:
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Flatten each ball slightly with the palm of your hand.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers should remain soft.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
3. Prepare the glaze:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.
- Once the cookies are completely cool, drizzle the glaze over the tops.
Enjoy your Luscious Cherry Lemon Cookies! These cookies are perfect for a refreshing treat with a hint of tartness from the lemon and the sweetness from the cherries.