Cottage Cheese Lemon Cookies (Printable Version)

Tender cookies with creamy cottage cheese and bright lemon, finished with a zesty lemon glaze.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
06 - 1 cup granulated sugar
07 - 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese, well-drained
08 - 1 large egg
09 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
10 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
11 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ For Rolling

12 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar

→ Lemon Glaze

13 - 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
14 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
15 - 1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest

# How to Prepare:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, approximately 2 minutes.
04 - Add drained cottage cheese to the butter mixture and beat until smooth. Mix in egg, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredient mixture to wet ingredients, mixing until just incorporated. Avoid overmixing.
06 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll each into a ball. Roll balls in granulated sugar and place 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
07 - Bake for 11 to 13 minutes until edges are set and centers remain slightly soft. Do not overbake.
08 - Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
09 - Whisk powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth and pourable consistency. Drizzle over completely cooled cookies and allow glaze to set before serving.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Incredibly moist and tender texture thanks to the cottage cheese
  • Bright, refreshing lemon flavor that's never too sweet
  • Easy to make with simple, everyday ingredients
  • Perfect for spring and summer but delicious year-round
  • A unique twist that will surprise and delight cookie lovers
  • Stays soft for days when stored properly
02 -
  • Drain cottage cheese well to avoid overly wet dough
  • Use room temperature butter and egg for easier mixing
  • Don't overmix the dough once you add the flour—mix just until combined
  • Chill the dough for 15 minutes if it's too soft to handle
  • Space cookies 2 inches apart as they spread slightly while baking
  • Let cookies cool completely before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days
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