Gluten-Free Lemon Glazed Cookies (Print Version)

Soft buttery cookies topped with zesty lemon glaze. Ready in 32 minutes.

# List of Ingredients:

→ Cookie Dough

01 - 2 1/4 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour blend with xanthan gum
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
04 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 1 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1 large egg
07 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
08 - Zest of 1 lemon

→ Lemon Glaze

09 - 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
10 - 2-3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
11 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest

# Step-by-step Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper
02 - Whisk together gluten-free flour blend, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl until thoroughly combined
03 - Beat softened butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes
04 - Mix in egg, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until fully incorporated into the butter mixture
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, stirring just until a soft dough forms
06 - Drop tablespoon-sized dough balls onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart. Flatten each ball gently with palm or glass bottom
07 - Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges begin to turn golden. Remove promptly to prevent overbaking
08 - Let cookies rest on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely
09 - Whisk powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest together until smooth and pourable
10 - Drizzle or spread lemon glaze over cooled cookies. Allow glaze to set before serving

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The texture is indistinguishable from regular sugar cookies
  • Fresh lemon zest makes them taste bright and cheerful
  • They stay soft for days when stored properly
02 -
  • Overbaking by even one minute turns these into hockey pucks
  • Room temperature ingredients are nonnegotiable for proper texture
  • The glaze must go on completely cool cookies or it will slide right off
03 -
  • Chill the dough for 30 minutes if it feels too sticky to work with
  • Double the glaze recipe if you love that sweet tangy finish

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