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!
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
