ICED HONEY LEMON COOKIES

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These cookies are so soft and the citrus flavor is so unique. I hope you love these tender cookies as much as my family does! A perfect summer afternoon treat with your lemonade!

Provided by Dine Dish

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 27m

Yield 3 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 13

7 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup honey
1/4 cup plain yogurt
2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • In a small mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar together; beat in egg.
  • In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt.
  • In another separate bowl, combine honey, yogurt, lemon peel and lemon extract.
  • Alternate between adding the dry ingredients and the honey mixture to the creamed mixture; mix until well blended.
  • Drop by tablespoonfuls, 2-inches apart onto greased baking sheets.
  • Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until a light golden color; remove to wire racks.
  • For the icing, in a small bowl combine the confectioners' sugar and lemon juice until smooth.
  • Brush over the warm cookies and sprinkle with the grated lemon peel.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 945.2, Fat 30, SaturatedFat 18.1, Cholesterol 144.4, Sodium 735.8, Carbohydrate 162.6, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 105, Protein 10.8

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