Limoncello Cookies
Delight in these refreshing Limoncello Cookies, bursting with bright lemon flavor and a hint of sweet Italian liqueur, perfect for a light, zesty dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 29 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup limoncello liqueur
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet 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 limoncello until well combined.
- 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.
- Shape dough into 1-inch balls and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes or until edges are just golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, dust the cookies with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
For an extra burst of citrus flavor, drizzle the cooled cookies with a simple lemon glaze made of powdered sugar and fresh lemon juice.