Frosted Lemon Cookies

The refreshing flavor of lemon inspires this delightfully crisp and tender cookie. Adapted from Land O' Lake recipe.

• Ready In: 51 mins
• Yields: 5 dozens

Ingredients

• Cookie Ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1⁄2 cups sugar
• 1  cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2  eggs
• 1  tablespoon  freshly grated lemon peel
• 1  tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons cream of tartar
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt

• Glaze Ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 cups powdered sugar
• 1⁄4 cup lemon juice

Directions

1. Heat oven to 400°F Combine all cookie ingredients in large bowl. Beat at low speed, scraping bowl often, until well mixed.
2. Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls, 2 inches apart, onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake for 6 to 8 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
3. Meanwhile, combine all glaze ingredients in small bowl; stir until smooth. Frost warm cookies with glaze. Sprinkle with additional lemon peel, if desired.