Lemon Cookies with Glaze

Name: Lemon Cookies with Glaze - Renata D.
Ingredients: Dough:; 200 g butter; 200 g powdered sugar; 3 eggs; 2 lemons; 1 baking powder; 550 g flour Glaze:; 1 egg white; 100 g powdered sugar; 2 tablespoons water; 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Desert - Lemon Cookies with Glaze by Renata D. - Recipia

To prepare these delicious lemon cookies, start by gathering all the necessary ingredients. Make sure the butter is soft by leaving it at room temperature for about an hour. In a large bowl, combine the soft butter with the powdered sugar. Use an electric mixer or a spatula to mix them well until the sugar completely melts into the butter, resulting in a creamy and airy mixture. It is important that this step is done correctly, as it will influence the final texture of the cookies. Once the butter and sugar are well integrated, add the two whole eggs and one yolk. Make sure to incorporate each egg into the dough before adding the next one to allow for an even combination. Then, add the grated zest and juice from the two fresh lemons. The citrus aroma will give a fresh and invigorating taste to your cookies. In another bowl, mix the flour with the baking powder, then gradually incorporate this mixture into the wet composition. The dough should become homogeneous and have a consistency similar to play dough. If you notice that it is too sticky, do not hesitate to add 50-100 g of additional flour, mixing constantly until you achieve the desired consistency. After you finish kneading, wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate it for 30 minutes to firm it up a bit. After the chilling time has passed, remove the dough from the refrigerator and form balls the size of walnuts. Place them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper, leaving enough space between them as they will spread while baking. Gently press each ball with your finger to flatten them slightly. Preheat the oven to 170°C and bake the cookies for 10-15 minutes until they turn golden. Let them cool on a rack. For the glaze, beat the egg white in a clean bowl until it becomes frothy. Gradually add the powdered sugar while continuing to mix. Incorporate two tablespoons of hot water and two tablespoons of lemon juice, adjusting the consistency of the glaze to your preference. If it is too liquid, add more powdered sugar; if it is too thick, add a little water. Glaze the cookies with this mixture and, for a festive look, you can add colored sugar sprinkles on top. Allow the glaze to dry completely before enjoying these delicious cookies, which will provide a burst of citrus flavors with every bite.