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glazed lemon drop cookies
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Diet: General
Description
These Blueberry Lemon Swirl Glazed Lemon Drop Cookies combine zesty lemon and sweet blueberry flavors in a soft, tender cookie base, finished with a toasted almond crunch. They’re perfect for brightening any day or impressing guests!
Ingredients
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- 115 g (½ cup) Unsalted Butter, Softened: Cream with sugar for a light texture.
- 100 g (½ cup) Granulated Sugar: Adds sweetness and crisp edges.
- 1 Large Egg: Binds ingredients and adds richness.
- 1 tsp (5 ml) Alcohol‑free Vanilla Extract: Enhances flavor.
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) Fresh Lemon Juice: For bright, zesty flavor.
- Zest of 1 Lemon: Provides intense lemon aroma.
- 200 g (1⅔ cups) All‑Purpose Flour: Provides structure; measure accurately.
- ½ tsp (2 g) Baking Powder: Helps cookies rise.
- ¼ tsp (1.5 g) Salt: Balances sweetness.
- 120 g (1 cup) Powdered Sugar: For a smooth glaze.
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) Fresh Lemon Juice (for glaze): Adds tang to the glaze.
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) Blueberry Puree (strained): Creates a beautiful swirl.
- 1 tsp (5 ml) Water, optional: To adjust glaze consistency.
- 2 tbsp (15 g) Sliced Toasted Almonds: Adds crunch and nutty flavor.
- Extra Lemon Zest, for garnish: Optional visual touch.
Instructions
- Preheat & Prep: Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F) and line baking sheets with parchment.
- Cream Butter & Sugar: Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in egg, vanilla, lemon juice, and zest.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine Wet & Dry: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mixing until just combined.
- Shape & Bake: Scoop dough onto sheets and lightly flatten.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are golden.
- Cooling Phase: Cool on sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack.
- Prepare the Glaze: Whisk powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth.
- Swirl in Blueberry: Gently fold in blueberry puree for a marbled swirl.
- Glaze & Decorate: Dip cookies in glaze and add toasted almonds.
- Set & Serve: Let glaze set before serving.
Notes
For a vibrant swirl, gently fold in the blueberry puree – avoid overmixing. Toasting almonds enhances their flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg