Easy CRUMBL Lemon Glaze Cookies

Published on June 17, 2021 - Updated on July 1, 2022 by Chahinez 71 Comments

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These giant CRUMBL lemon glaze cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with lemon flavors. They are made using lemon zest, lemon juice, and a little lemon extract to up the lemon flavor. They are then glazed with a tangy buttery lemon sauce for the perfect finish.

If you enjoy these Lemon Glaze Crumbl cookies, you need to try the CRUMBL Kentucky Butter cake Cookies copycat recipe, Chilled Crumbl Sugar Cookies Copycat recipe and Chilled CRUMBL Twix Cookies Copycat Recipe. I know you’ll love them!

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CRUMBL lemon glaze cookies are a soft and chewy lemon sugar cookie topped with a thick lemon glaze and a slice of lemon on top. This exact crumbl cookie copycat recipe taste just like it and maybe even better if we’re being honest.

It is made with simple ingredients that you probably have in your pantry and fridge and will yield the most decadent cookie of your life!

Personally, I don’t love extremely sweet cookies. That’s why lemon cookie recipes are always a favorite for me. The acidity of the lemon helps balance out the sweetness of the cookie usually and will make it that much better.

The balance in sweetness of these cookies with the lemon cookie, as well as the buttery lemon glaze make this recipe perfect for spring and summer. But hey feel free to make this your next Christmas cookie too to bring a little sunshine into your cookie boxes too!

Why you need to make this recipe!

It yields soft melt in your mouth cookies.
These cookies are the perfect treat for lemon lovers.
This cookie recipe tastes just like the Crumbl lemon glaze cookies!

Here are the ingredients you will need to make these cookies. Make sure to scroll down to the recipe card for the full detailed ingredient measurements.

Butter- This recipe uses unsalted softened butter.
Brown sugar & granulated sugar– This recipe uses a blend of granulated sugar and brown sugar to keep the cookies extra soft.
Egg– The egg will need to be at room temperature.
Lemon zest & lemon juice– You will need both lemon juice as well as lemon zest from a lemon.
Lemon extract– The lemon extract will enhance the lemon flavor even more.
Flour– All-purpose flour will work great for this recipe.
Baking soda – The baking soda will add a little height to these cookies.
Salt– The salt will balance out the sweetness of this cookie.
Powdered sugar– This will be used to make the lemon butter glaze.

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How to make Crumbl lemon glaze cookies at home?

This is how you can recreate these cookies. Make sure to scroll down to the recipe card for the full detailed instructions!

Cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
Add in the egg, lemon juice, lemon zest, and lemon extract and mix until combined.
Gently mix in the flour, baking soda, and salt until the flour mixture disappears.
Scoop out 8 equally sized cookie dough balls, place them on a place or baking sheet and freeze for 15 minutes.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven, once they come out swish them around with a larger cookie cutter to keep them thick and round. Then let them cool down to room temperature.

Make the butter lemon glaze

Melt the butter, powdered sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice together until the sugar is dissolved.
Glaze the cooled down cookies using a pastry brush, then top with a lemon slice and enjoy!

Frequently asked questions – FAQ

Will the lemon glaze harden?

Yes it will. The lemon glaze will set in about 30 minutes if you live somewhere dry or a little longer if you live somewhere humid.

So after glazing them let them sit on the baking sheet for a while to set.

How to store glazed lemon sugar cookies?

You can store these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. Make sure not to top them with the lemon slices until you’re ready to serve to keep the cookie from getting too wet.

You can also store these cookies in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days. Let them get back to room temperature before enjoying them.

Can I freeze CRUMBL lemon glaze cookies?

You sure can! After glazing them and letting the glaze set. Place the cookies in a single layer in the freezer for 1-2 hours before transferring them to. anairtgith container and back in the freezer for up to 2 months.

Again, make sure to not place the lemon wedge on top until you’re ready to serve.

Zesting a lemon vs juicing a lemon, which one to do first?

When a recipe requires both zest and juice of a lemon it can often be confusing to first time bakers, but I am here to help.

You will first need to zest your lemon, then slice the lemon in half to juice it. It is a very simple process once you get the gist of it.

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Giant CRUMB Lemon Glaze Cookies

These CRUMBL copycat lemon glaze cookies are soft, buttery, and so so chewy. They are topped with a tangy butter lemon glaze for the perfect finish.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 11

chill 15

Total Time 41

Course Dessert

Cuisine amerian

Servings cookies

Calories 408 Calories

Ingredients

1 stick butter softened unsalted (½ cup or 8 tbsp)
¾ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup brown sugar
1 large egg at room temperature
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon lemon extract
1 & ¾ cup all purpose flour (225g)
¾ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt

Lemon butter glaze

2 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon + ¼ cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
extra lemon slices for decorating