Limoncello Cookies with Lemon Glaze (Printable)

Zesty buttery cookies infused with Limoncello liqueur and topped with sweet lemon glaze.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cookies

01 - 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
02 - ½ teaspoon baking powder
03 - ¼ teaspoon salt
04 - ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 1 cup granulated sugar
06 - 2 large eggs
07 - 2 tablespoons Limoncello liqueur
08 - 1 tablespoon lemon zest
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Glaze

10 - 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
11 - 2-3 tablespoons Limoncello liqueur
12 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
13 - Lemon zest for garnish

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
03 - Beat butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
04 - Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Add Limoncello, lemon zest, and vanilla extract; mix until combined.
05 - Gradually mix in dry ingredients until a soft dough forms.
06 - Drop dough onto prepared baking sheets using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, spacing 2 inches apart.
07 - Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool on sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
08 - Whisk powdered sugar, Limoncello, and lemon juice until smooth and pourable. Drizzle over cooled cookies.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The triple lemon punch from zest juice and Limoncello makes every bite feel like sunshine
  • They bake up soft and buttery with just enough crisp edges to feel substantial
  • The glaze transforms them into something fancy enough for company but simple enough for Tuesday
02 -
  • Room temperature ingredients prevent a curdled looking dough and ensure even baking
  • Overbaking dries them out quickly so pull them when edges just start to color
  • The glaze thickness depends on humidity so add liquid slowly until you reach the right consistency
03 -
  • Zest your lemons before juicing them and you will thank yourself later
  • A cookie scoop makes uniform sizing easy and helps them bake evenly

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