Gluten-Free Lemon Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour (I used Bob's Red Mill 1-to-1 Gluten-Free Baking Flour)
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 3/4 cups granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350F. Line to baking sheets...: Preheat oven to 350F. Line to baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.

2. 2

   In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the...: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour blend, baking powder, and kosher salt. Set aside.

3. 3

   In a large mixing bowl, cream together the...: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar, for 1-2 minutes or until light and fluffy.

4. 4

   Add the egg, lemon juice, lemon zest, and...: Add the egg, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. Mix until combined.

5. 5

   Add the dry ingredients and mix until combined...: Add the dry ingredients and mix until combined and no more streaks of flour remain.

6. 6

   Scoop into 18 equal portions (about 1 oz....: Scoop into 18 equal portions (about 1 oz. each), and roll into balls, about the size of ping pong balls.

7. 7

   In a small bowl, combine granulated sugar and...: In a small bowl, combine granulated sugar and lemon zest. Roll the dough balls into the sugar mixture and set on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each ball.

8. 8

   Bake at 350F for 7-8 minutes, until edges...: Bake at 350F for 7-8 minutes, until edges are set and the top of the cookies are no longer shiny. Do not overbake - the cookies will continue baking a few minutes on the pan after it is removed from the oven.

9. 9

   Let cool for 10-15 minutes before glazing.

10. 10

    To make the glaze, combine powdered sugar, lemon...: To make the glaze, combine powdered sugar, lemon juice and lemon zest in a small bowl and stir until smooth. The glaze should be on the thicker side, but still easy to drizzle.

11. 11

    Drizzle the glaze over the lemon cookies and...: Drizzle the glaze over the lemon cookies and allow to set.