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Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Lemon Yogurt Cookies


Lemon Yogurt Cookies

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 7 tablespoons butter, softened 
  • 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind 
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
  • large egg 
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt 
  • 1/4 cup plain fat-free yogurt 

  • Glaze:
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 
  • Sprinkles


Preheat oven to 350, line baking sheets with parchment paper

  1. Beat sugar, butter and lemon zest, with a mixer at medium speed until light and fluffy. 
  2. Add honey, extract, and egg; beat until well-blended. 
  3. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt, in another bowl. 
  4. Add flour mixture to sugar mixture alternately with yogurt, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Using the smaller medium scoop drop 2 inches apart onto  prepared baking sheets .



  1. Bake at 350° for 12 minutes or until lightly browned.
  2. Combine powdered sugar and juice in a small bowl; stir with a whisk.
  3. Dip cooled cookies into glaze and then sprinkle with yellow sprinkles if desired
  4. Makes 2 dozen



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