
Ingredients
For the cookies:
2 cups all-purpose flourÂ
2 teaspoons cornstarchÂ
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ cup unsalted butter, softenedÂ
1 cup HBD x FreshJax Lavender SugarÂ
1 large eggÂ
2 tablespoon lemon extractÂ
2 tablespoons lemon zestÂ
Yellow food coloring, as desired
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juiceÂ
For the lemon glaze:
1 cup powdered sugar
2 to 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, as needed
Lemon zest, for garnishing
Flaky sea salt, for garnishing
Tools Needed
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Preparation
Adapted from Averie Cooks
Make the cookies: Line two baking trays with a silicone mat or parchment paper. Set aside. In a medium bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, salt, and baking soda. Set aside.
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment cream the butter, about 2 minutes, on medium-high speed. Add the sugar, and beat until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
Scrape down the sides of the bowl. Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, egg, lemon extract, and food coloring. Beat together, about 2 minutes.
Reduce mixer speed to low, and slowly add the dry mixture, â…“ at a time, until just combined.
Using a medium cookie scoop, form equal-sized mounds of dough, roll into balls, and flatten slightly. Place dough on lined baking trays, spaced at least 2 inches apart. Refrigerate for 30 minutes, while the oven is preheating. Preheat oven to 350℉.
Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until edges have just started to brown, and the tops are just set, even slightly glossy. Allow cookies to cool completely on baking tray, about 20 minutes.Â
Make the glaze: In a medium bowl, add the powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and whisk until smooth and combined. Depending on preference and desired glaze consistency, you may have to play with the sugar and lemon juice ratios slightly.
Using a small spoon, add 1 tablespoon of glaze to the center of each cookie, and spread out the glaze using the back of the spoon. Repeat until all cookies are glazed.
Sprinkle a small pinch of lemon zest and flaky salt over all cookies before the glaze sets. Enjoy!