Limoncello Cookies (Print)

Buttery lemon cookies infused with Limoncello liqueur and topped with a sweet glaze. Ideal for spring and summer entertaining.

# What You Need:

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01 - 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
02 - ½ teaspoon baking powder
03 - ¼ teaspoon salt
04 - ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 1 cup granulated sugar
06 - 2 large eggs
07 - 2 tablespoons Limoncello liqueur
08 - 1 tablespoon lemon zest
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Glaze

10 - 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
11 - 2–3 tablespoons Limoncello liqueur
12 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
13 - Lemon zest for garnish (optional)

# How to Make:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
04 - Beat in eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add Limoncello, lemon zest, and vanilla extract; mix until combined.
05 - Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until a soft dough forms.
06 - Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, drop dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing cookies 2 inches apart.
07 - Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden. Let cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
08 - Whisk powdered sugar, Limoncello, and lemon juice until smooth and pourable. Drizzle or spread glaze over cooled cookies. Garnish with extra lemon zest if desired. Allow glaze to set before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The buttery base balances perfectly with that bright Limoncello kick
  • These cookies are equally stunning for a fancy brunch or a casual afternoon coffee break
02 -
  • Room temperature ingredients make or break the texture of these cookies
  • Overmixing the dough will make them tough so stop as soon as flour disappears
03 -
  • Zest your lemons before juicing them so you do not lose any of those precious oils
  • The glaze should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon but thin enough to pour

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