Beauty Bakes
Gooey Lemon Sugar Cookies with Creamy Lemonade Frosting
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 tbsp finely grated lemon zest
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups (220g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar, for rolling
Creamy Lemonade Frosting
Ingredients
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (or more!)
- 1 tbsp finely grated lemon zest
- 1/2 tbsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1–2 tbsp heavy cream
Method for the Cookies
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, beat the soft butter and 3/4 cup sugar for 2–3 mins, until light and fluffy.
3. Add the egg, egg yolk, lemon zest, lemon juice and vanilla. Beat until smooth.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix just to combine. No overmixing!
6. Cover the dough and refrigerate for 30–45 mins.
7. Put some sugar in a small bowl. Scoop the dough into large balls, about 3 tbsp each, and roll them in the sugar for extra chewy texture!
8. Place cookies on the baking sheet and bake for 9–11 mins. Do not wait for them to be golden brown! The edges should be set, but the center should look soft. Let cookies cool completely before frosting.
Method for the Frosting
1. Beat the soft cream cheese and butter together for 2 mins, until completely smooth and fluffy.
2. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing on low until incorporated.
3. Add the lemon juice, lemon zest, a bit of salt and the vanilla. Beat for 1–2 mins until fluffy.
4. Add the heavy cream 1/2 tbsp at a time, beating until the frosting is thick and spreadable.
5. Give it a taste! Add more lemon juice if you'd like!
6. Once the cookies are cool, add a nice layer of frosting over each cookie, and some more lemon zest on top to make them pretty!
