This Lemon Icebox Cookies Recipe is the perfect Spring Cookie. I mean, start with the best icebox cookie recipe and add a touch of lemon zest and lemon juice. Then, for those who love their icebox cookies with icing, an easy lemon glaze provides some added zing. Add a fresh pansy to the cookie and you have a lovely lemon dessert for a special occasion or just an 'everyday' occasion.
Finely grated zest of 1 lemon plus 1 teaspoon lemon juiceI used a Meyer Lemon, but any lemon will work
1large eggplus 1 large egg yolk
1/2teaspoonvanilla extract
For the Lemon Glaze:
1cupconfectioners' sugar
2tablespoonsfresh lemon juice
1teaspoonvanilla extract
Optional:
Clean and trimmed pansy flowerstrimmed as close to the flower as possible
Instructions
Combine the flour and salt
Combine the butter, both sugars and the lemon zest in the bowl of a stand mixer and beat on l until smooth, stopping occasionally to scrape down the bowl.
Add the whole egg; beat on medium speed until well incorporated, then add the yolk and beat until incorporated, stopping occasionally to scrape down the bowl.
Add the lemon juice and vanilla extract and beat it on low speed until blended
Add the flour/salt mixture and beat on low speed just until incorporated.
Divide the dough in half, flatten the dough into disks and wrap in wax paper or parchment paper. Refrigerate until firm, at least 30 minutes and up to 5 days.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line two or three baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone liners.
Unwrap the disks and roll dough between 2 sheets of parchment paper to a thickness of 1/4".
Cut with a round/circle cookie cutter and place 1" apart on parchment paper or silicone mat or baking sheet
Bake one sheet at a time (middle rack) for about 15 to 20 minutes, or until the cookie edges are just golden. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
For the Lemon Glaze:
Whisk together the lemon juice, vanilla extract, and confectioners' sugar in a bowl, until smooth.
Dip the tops of the cooled cookies into the glaze and return them to the rack.
If adorning your cookies with fresh pansies, do so while glaze is still wet. Just place a trimmed pansy on the glaze, gently pressing each petal into the wet glaze.