Luscious Cherry Lemon Cookies Recipe
Delight in these Luscious Cherry Lemon Cookies! Soft, buttery cookies infused with sweet cherry jam and finished with a zesty lemon glaze. These irresistible treats are perfect for any occasion, delivering a burst of fruity flavor with every bite.
Ingredients:
– 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1/2 cup granulated sugar
– 2 large eggs
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1 cup cherry jam
– 2 cups powdered sugar
– 2-3 tablespoons lemon juice
– Zest of 1 lemon
– Yellow food coloring (optional)
Directions:
– Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
– In a large bowl, cream the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
– Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
– In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
– Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
– Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
– Make an indentation in the center of each cookie with your thumb or the back of a spoon and fill it with cherry jam.
– Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
– In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth. Add yellow food coloring if desired.
– Drizzle the lemon glaze over the cooled cookies and let it set before serving.
Nutrition per serving:
Calories: 180 kcal
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies