THE LEMON COOKIES

INGREDIENTS

Dough

• 120 grams of butter
• 120 grams of sugar (2/3 cup)
• 2 egg yolks (34 grams)
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 packet of vanilla extract
• A pinch of baking soda
• 2 heaping tablespoons of lemon juice (10 grams)
• 1 tablespoon of lemon zest
• 190 grams of flour (1.5 cups + 2.5 tablespoons)
• 15 grams of cornstarch (1 full tablespoon)
• A pinch of salt
• *If you want to enhance the lemon flavor, you can add a few drops of lemon essence, but the glaze on top is usually sufficient.

Glaze:

• 1/2 cup of powdered sugar (preferably without cornstarch)
• 1-2 tablespoons of lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon of milk

METHOD

1. In a bowl, mix the dry ingredients together.
2. In another bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar for a few minutes. Add the egg yolks and continue beating until well combined. Then add the lemon juice and zest.
3. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix on low speed until a non-sticky dough forms. If the dough is too runny, add a bit more flour.
4. Divide the dough into balls (yielding 12 cookies) and place them on a baking sheet. Flatten them slightly with a glass or the bottom of a cup.
5. Preheat the oven to 175 degrees Celsius (350 degrees Fahrenheit) and bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges turn lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let them cool.
6. Prepare the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and milk. Adjust the consistency by adding more powdered sugar if it's too runny or more lemon juice if it's too thick.
7. Drizzle the glaze over the cookies or spread it generously with a spoon. Sprinkle some lemon zest on top.
8. Enjoy your delicious lemon cookies!

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