Meyer Lemon Cookies with delicious citrus flavor topped with a sweet, tangy frosting. Frosted lemon cookie recipe made with simple ingredients for a bright, fresh treat!
Then, line a baking sheet with parchment paper or spray with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
Cookie dough
Ina large mixing bowl combine the sugar, lemon juice, zest, extract, the 3/4 cup butter, yogurt and egg. Beat with a mixer until well blended.
Then, add the flour and baking soda to form soft dough. Mix to combine, be careful not to overmix. Just until the flour is fully combined.
After that, refrigerate the dough for about 20 minutes so that it is easier to roll the cookies into a ball. You can skip this step, but note the dough will be sticky.
Once you are ready, start rolling the cookie dough into 1-inch balls and place on your prepared baking sheets.
Bake
Bake 8-10 minutes. The cookies don't spread much at all, so I ended up baking about 20 on a tray! Remove from tray immediately and place on cooling rack.
Making the frosting
In a medium sized bowl, mix together the butter, powder sugar, the lemon ride, juice, extract, and milk with an electric handheld mixer until completely smooth.
If you want to add food coloring, add and mix again until fully combined.
Spoon the frosting onto the tops of the cooled cookies and spread out evenly. Top with sprinkles if desired.
Serve and enjoy!
Notes
This lemon cookie is made with simple ingredients and so easy to whip up and surprise your family or guests with a delicious dessert!