Description
These soft and citrusy limoncello cookies are infused with bright lemon zest and limoncello liqueur, making them the perfect dessert for any season. Whether you’re baking for a summer gathering, holiday tray, or gifting occasion, these cookies deliver a delightful balance of sweet and tangy with minimal effort and maximum flavor.
Ingredients
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Cookies:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons limoncello liqueur
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Optional Add-ins:
- White chocolate chips
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- Candied lemon slices for garnish
Limoncello Glaze (optional):
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons limoncello liqueur
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- Additional lemon zest or sprinkles (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in limoncello liqueur and lemon zest.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until a smooth dough forms.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto the baking sheet and gently flatten with a fork.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on a wire rack.
- (Optional) Prepare glaze by whisking powdered sugar, limoncello, and lemon juice until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cookies and add lemon zest or sprinkles if desired.
Notes
- Chill dough for 30 minutes before baking to reduce spreading.
- Use fresh lemon zest and high-quality limoncello for best flavor.
- For less sweetness, skip the glaze or reduce the sugar slightly.
- Gluten-free flour or vegan substitutes (flax eggs, plant-based butter) can be used.
- Dough can be refrigerated for 24 hours or frozen for later use.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg