Italian Lemon Drop Cookies

If you love lemon you are going to love these Italian Lemon Drop Cookies. Light and fluffy cookies with a bright and tart glaze! Perfect for any occasion!

Lemon Drop Cookies

Also known as Anginetti, these bite-size cookies are a traditional Italian dessert found at many different gatherings.

These fluffy, buttery cookies are not too sweet and covered in a tart lemon glaze that gives them a burst of sweetness and citrus flavor.

The texture and flavor are a winning combo for these cookies. With a fluffy, almost biscuit-like texture in the cookie and a bright, tart glaze on top, they are the perfect cookie.

Not too sweet and bursting with flavor!

Why you will love making these cookies

• Perfect balance of sweet and tart!
• No chill dough!
• Less than 30 minutes to make and enjoy.
• They make a great cookie exchange gift like these pecan snowball cookies.

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Ingredients Needed

Flour – Use all purpose flour for these. I have not tested this recipe with alternative flours.

Cornstarch – This helps keep the cookies from spreading and light and fluffy.

Butter – Unsalted butter is best for baking so you can control the salt level. If using salted butter, just leave out the salt.

Lemon – Use fresh lemons for best flavor. Juice and zest the lemons.

Powdered Sugar – Be sure to sift and then measure to remove any lumps.

Pantry Staples – white granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, milk, egg, vanilla extract.

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How to make Italian Lemon Drop Cookies

First: Preheat oven to 350F. In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, cornstarch, and salt. Set aside.

Second: In a separate large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla. Mix to combine. Add the lemon juice and zest. Stir to combine.

Third: Add half the flour mixture and stir. Add the milk, stir to combine. Add the remaining dry ingredients. Stir to combine.

Fourth: Scoop onto parchment lined baking sheets. Bake at 375F for 13-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden brown. Remove and cool completely.

Fifth: While the cookies are baking, prepare the glaze. Combine the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and milk. Stir until smooth.

Sixth: Dip cooled cookies and place on cooling rack to let excess drip off. Sprinkle with lemon zest. Let set completely. Enjoy!

For the full recipe and detailed instructions, please refer to the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

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What are Drop Cookies?

A drop cookie is typically a free-form cookie that is made when dough is “dropped” onto the baking sheet without shaping.

How to store Italian Lemon Drop Cookies

Keep them stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. Freeze for up to 2 months in an airtight freezer safe container.

I would leave off the glaze until ready to serve as it doesn’t hold up well in the freezer.

Tapas Tips & Tricks

• This dough doesn’t require chilling but I like to chill mine for about 15 minutes to keep them from spreading too much. I like a tall cookie:)
• Make sure your baking powder is still good. It’s a pantry item that doesn’t get used very often so check the expiration date. Otherwise the cookies won’t be as fluffy.
• Use an ice cream or cookie scoop to keep the size consistent so they bake evenly.
• Only bake the cookies until they start to lightly brown on the outside. You do not want to over bake them.
• If you don’t have lemon juice you can use lemon extract.
• Depending on your oven, I would start checking for doneness at 10 – 12 minutes.
• Prepare your baking sheets with either parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
• Cool the cookies completely on wire racks before dipping in the glaze.

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Whip up a batch of these Italian Lemon Drop Cookies for any occasion! Not too sweet with a burst of bright lemon flavor and a sweet glaze.

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