Description
Delicate, buttery sugar cookies infused with fresh lemon zest and shaped into festive wreaths. They are soft, bright, and perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons milk (for glaze)
- Coarse green sugar sprinkles
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Scoop dough by the tablespoon and roll into ropes about 5 inches long. Form each rope into a circle, pinching the ends together to form a wreath shape. Place on prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are just lightly golden. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cookies and immediately decorate with green sugar sprinkles.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.