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Limoncello Cookies

Deliciously tangy and sweet cookies infused with the vibrant flavor of limoncello, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookies
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons limoncello
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour sifted
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Lemon Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons limoncello
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Method
 

Prepare the Cookie Dough
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the egg and limoncello until well combined.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, lemon zest, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Bake the Cookies
  1. Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  2. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
  3. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Prepare the Lemon Glaze
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, limoncello, and lemon juice until smooth.
  2. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.

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