Delicious Lemon Cherry Cookies

That sounds delightful! Here’s a recipe for making delicious Lemon Cherry Cookies:

Ingredients:

• Cookies:
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup dried cherries, chopped
• Glaze:
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Oven and Baking Sheets:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
   • Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients:
   • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. Cream Butter and Sugar:
   • In a large bowl, beat the butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
4. Add Wet Ingredients:
   • Beat in the egg, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until well combined.
5. Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients:
   • Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
   • Stir in the chopped dried cherries.
6. Form Cookies:
   • Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
7. Bake:
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
   • Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Prepare the Glaze:
   • In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.
9. Glaze the Cookies:
   • Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies. Allow the glaze to set before serving.

Enjoy!

These Lemon Cherry Cookies are perfect for any occasion. Enjoy the bright, tangy flavor of lemon combined with the sweetness of cherries!