Luscious Cherry Lemon Cookies
Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 12 minutes | Total Time: 32 minutes
Kcal: 180 kcal | Servings: 24 cookies
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup cherry jam
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Yellow food coloring (optional)
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Using your thumb or the back of a spoon, make an indentation in the center of each cookie and fill with a small amount of cherry jam.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Let cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth. Add yellow food coloring if desired.
- Drizzle the lemon frosting over the cooled cookies and let it set before serving.
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