Festive Hanukkah Lemon Christmas (Print Version)
Zesty, glazed cookies blend lemon and spice for joyful gatherings, ideal for Hanukkah or Christmas celebrations.
# Components:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
04 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
05 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
→ Wet Ingredients
06 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
07 - 1 cup granulated sugar
08 - 1 large egg
09 - 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
10 - Zest of 2 lemons
11 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Glaze
12 - 1 cup powdered sugar
13 - 2 to 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
14 - 1 tablespoon milk
→ Decoration
15 - Blue and white sprinkles or edible glitter (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a medium bowl; set aside.
03 - Beat softened butter with granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes, using an electric mixer.
04 - Blend in egg, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture until fully combined.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
06 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing each piece about 2 inches apart.
07 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack.
08 - Whisk powdered sugar, lemon juice, and milk together in a bowl until smooth and pourable.
09 - Once cookies are cooled, drizzle or spread glaze over each one, adding sprinkles or edible glitter immediately if desired.
10 - Allow glaze to set fully before serving or storing cookies in an airtight container.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Delightful citrus and spice flavor that stands out at your holiday table
- Easy to prepare and perfect for sharing with friends and family
02 -
- These cookies contain wheat, dairy, and eggs. You can use plant-based butter and milk, and a gluten-free blend to accommodate most allergens.
- The cookies will stay fresh up to 5 days in an airtight container, making them easy to make ahead of holidays.
03 -
- Add a few drops of lemon extract to enhance the citrus flavor.
- Decorate cookies immediately after glazing so the sprinkles or glitter stick well.