ICED HONEY LEMON COOKIES

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Grated lemon peel in the batter and on the icing of these soft cake-like cookies gives them their fresh citrus flavor. The recipe makes about three dozen of the tender treats. -Betty Thompson, La Porte, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

7 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
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 grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
ICING:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Combine honey, yogurt, lemon zest and lemon extract. Add dry ingredients to creamed mixture alternately with honey mixture, mixing well after each addition., Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks. , In a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Brush over the warm cookies; sprinkle with lemon peel.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 138mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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