I’ve talked a lot about Over The Top Cookies, so I thought I’d talk some more… only this time it’ll be about a recipe I’ve duplicated. I’ve been searching for the perfect recipe for quite some time… and yes the lemon cookies I made last time were really good, but they weren’t at all the same. This time though, I stumbled upon the one. There were a few changes I made, they’ll be reflected in the recipe below. So try them out, you’re going to love them!
Lemonhead Cookies Recipe
Bright, zesty, and fun to eat, Lemonhead Cookies are like sunshine in cookie form. Crunchy candies and a lemony glaze take them to the next level deliciousness!
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Servings: 36 cookies
Calories: 148kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cup flour
- 1 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cup butter - or Crisco
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- zest of one lemon
- 1 (8 oz) bag lemonhead candies - crushed
Icing
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (177 degrees Celsius).
- In a mixing bowl, cream the sugar, eggs, and butter (or shortening) together. Add the lemon juice and vanilla extract. Beat for 1 minute.
- Stir in the salt, baking soda, and flour (adding the flour one cup at a time), lemon zest, and crushed Lemonheads.
- Roll the cookie dough into 1-inch balls, flatten them, and bake on a pan lined with parchment paper for 10-12 minutes.
- Let the cookies cool on the pan for 3 minutes.
- Transfer to cooling racks and prepare the glaze by whisking together powdered sugar and lemon juice. Add additional powdered sugar if necessary. Use a spoon to drizzle the glaze lightly over the cookies. Let cool.
NOTES
STORE Lemonhead Cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. For longer storage, freeze them in a single layer on a baking sheet until solid, then transfer them to a freezer-safe bag or container. They’ll stay fresh in the freezer for up to 3 months.
To enjoy later, let them thaw at room temperature or REHEAT them for 10 seconds in the microwave.
Nutrition
Serving: 36serving | Calories: 148kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 127mg | Potassium: 18mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 250IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg
Wow! What a neat idea! My mom used to love Lemonheads. I bet she’d love these cookies too! I’ll have to make some for her. Thanks for linking up with me! Hope you had a great 4th of July!
the candy sounds like it makes it super lemony.. great.
this is great. I found it via the It’s Keeper link up. I have linked in a beef dish. Have a super day.
CONGRATULATIONS!!! Your recipe is on Today’s Feature Post from Cast Party Wednesday! http://www.ladybehindthecurtain.com/?p=30989
Thank You for sharing your recipe with us!
—Sheryl @ Lady Behind The Curtain—
These look so so delicious. They would be gobbled up so quickly at my house. Thanks for sharing them. Come and visit us. We have some wonderful picnic recipes this week.