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Air Fryer Lemon Iced Freezer Cookies

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PREP TIME
10 min
COOKING TIME
30 min
TOTAL TIME
285 min
SERVINGS
36 servings
Dessert
Air Fryer Lemon Iced Freezer Cookies
Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1 (3.4 ounce) package instant lemon pudding mix
  • 1 large egg, at room temperature
  • 1 medium lemon, zested and juiced, divided
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 medium lemon, juiced
Instructions
1
Collect the necessary components.
2
Combine creamed butter, sugar, and pudding powder in a bowl. Whisk in egg, lemon juice, and half of the remaining lemon peel to create a preliminary mixture. Set aside the remaining lemon peel for later use in an icing.
3
Mix sifted flour, baking powder, and salt together in another container. Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the butter-sugar mixture until well blended.
4
Form the dough into 2 logs, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until solidified, approximately 4 hours.
5
Preheat the air fryer to 325 degrees Fahrenheit (165 degrees Celsius). Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
6
Slice the frozen dough into 1/4-inch thick slices and place them in the prepared basket.
7
Cook cookies in batches using the air fryer until their edges start to turn golden brown, taking 6-10 minutes. Remove from the air fryer and allow them to cool slightly in the basket before transferring them to a wire rack for complete cooling.
8
During this time, prepare an icing by combining powdered sugar, lemon juice, and the reserved lemon peel in a bowl. Dip one side of each cookie into the icing mixture. Allow the icing to harden for approximately 2 minutes before serving.