Lemon Snowflake Cookies

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Delicate lemon sugar cookies shaped like snowflakes with a subtle citrus glaze. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 32 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 110 calories and feeds 24, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 12 min Serves 24 American cuisine 110 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking powder, and 1/4 tsp salt.
  2. Step 2: In a large bowl, beat 1 cup softened unsalted butter with 1 cup granulated sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Add 1 large egg, 2 tsp lemon zest, 2 tbsp lemon juice, and 1 tsp vanilla extract to the butter mixture, beating until combined.
  4. Step 4: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and mix on low speed until just combined into a dough.
  5. Step 5: Divide dough in half, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 1 hour.
  6. Step 6: Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  7. Step 7: On a lightly floured surface, roll out chilled dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Use snowflake-shaped cookie cutters to cut out shapes.
  8. Step 8: Place cookies 2 inches apart on prepared sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  9. Step 9: Cool cookies on wire racks.
  10. Step 10: For glaze, whisk 1 cup powdered sugar with 2 tbsp milk until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cookies or dip cookie tops for a shiny finish. Let glaze set before serving.

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