Prep Time: 2 hrs | Cook Time: 11 mins | Total Time: 2 hrs 11 mins | Yield: 36 cookies
These lemonhead cookies are seriously one of the best cookies I’ve ever made! They are perfectly chewy, but still soft. I love the slightly caramelized bottoms from the crushed candies, it is what makes these cookies the real deal!
INGREDIENTS :
- 2 eggs
- 1 c. butter, room temperature
- 2 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 3 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 2 c. granulated sugar
- 1 c. finely crushed Lemonhead candies
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
Glaze:
- 2 tbsp water or milk
- 1 c. powdered sugar
DIRECTIONS :
Step 1: Prepare the oven. Preheat it to 350 degrees F. Using parchment paper, line a baking sheet and set aside.
Step 2: Place the butter, sugar, and lemon zest in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix well for about 2 minutes until light and fluffy. Then, add the eggs along with the vanilla, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Mix again for another minute or until blended, scraping the sides of the bowl as needed.
Step 3: Adjust the mixer to low and add in the flour, beating until just blended. While the mixer is still on low, add the crushed lemon candies. Mix until evenly incorporated.
Step 4: Tent the bowl and chill the dough for at least 2 hours up to overnight.
Step 5: Roll 2 tbsp of dough into a ball and place it on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining dough. Make sure to place the dough 2-inches apart from each other. Place in the preheated oven and bake for about 9 to 11 minutes or until the edges of the cookies are very lightly golden. Remove from the oven when done and let the cookies cool for about 4 to 5 minutes on the baking sheet. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool fully.
Step 6: To make the glaze, combine the powdered sugar and water in a medium bowl until you have a thin glaze.
Step 7: Into the glaze, dip the tops of, the cookies, letting the excess drip off. Let the glaze set before serving.
Notes:
- You can keep the cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature.
- Skip glazing the cookies if you are planning to freeze them.
- Use your spatula to immediately reshape the cookies when they come out misshapen as soon as they come out of the oven.
Nutrition Facts:
Serving Size: 1 Cookie, Cal
