Classic Lemon Glazed Cookies | Slovenian Limonini Piškoti Recipe
Sweet, zesty, and naturally gluten-free, these Classic Lemon Glazed Cookies have been a beloved tradition in my family for years. — these Classic Lemon Glazed Cookies have been a beloved tradition in my family for years. I started making them when my kids were little, and some of my fondest memories are of them helping me ice each cookie, their tiny hands carefully brushing the lemon glaze over the golden treats. It was messy, fun, and full of laughter — a moment of pure joy that I treasure every holiday season.
Known in Slovenia as Limonini Piškoti, these cookies are lightly crisp on the outside with a soft, chewy center. The delicate lemon glaze adds just the right amount of sweetness and brightness, making them perfect for gifting, holiday gatherings, or a little personal indulgence.
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Ingredients
For the cookies:
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3 large egg yolks
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120g granulated sugar (about 1/2 cup + 1 Tbsp)
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1 package vanilla sugar
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Zest from 1 lemon
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200g ground almonds (about 2 cups)
For the glaze:
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3/4 cup icing sugar
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2 Tbsp lemon juice
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Separate the egg yolks and set aside.
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In a bowl, beat the egg yolks, granulated sugar, and vanilla sugar until thick and pale yellow.
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Add the lemon zest and ground almonds. Mix until combined.
The dough will be crumbly — place it on your work surface and form into a ball, then flatten into a disk.
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Dust your work surface with icing sugar. Roll out the dough to about 1/2” thickness.
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Use your favourite cookie cutters to cut the dough into shapes.
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Place cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
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Bake for about 8 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
Do not over bake — the cookies should remain tender.
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Allow cookies to cool slightly, then brush or dip with the lemon glaze. Enjoy!
Tips & Notes
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Adjust almond flour as needed to create a pliable dough.
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Don’t over bake — cookies should be lightly golden.
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Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
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Perfect for gifting, holiday fun with kids, or a cozy afternoon treat.
Baking these Classic Lemon Glazed Cookies (Limonini Piškoti) is about creating memories, carrying on family traditions, and sharing a little slice of joy with the people you love. I hope they bring the same happiness to your home as they’ve brought to mine for years.
Na zdravje and dober tek!
(Makes about 35 cookies - using 2 1/2" cookie cutter shapes)
Michelle XO