Iced Honey Lemon Cookies

Name: Iced Honey Lemon Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 3 dozen
Ingredients: 103.53 ml butter, softened; 118.29 ml sugar; 1 large egg; 414.03 ml all-purpose flour; 4.92 ml baking powder; 2.46 ml salt; 78.78 ml honey; 59.14 ml plain yogurt; 9.85 ml freshly grated lemon zest; 2.46 ml lemon extract; 236.59 ml confectioners' sugar; 29.58 ml lemon juice; 9.85 ml grated lemon zest

Submitted by Dine Dish

"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!"

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photo by Kree

Ready In:: 27mins
Ingredients:: 13
Yields:: 3 dozen

ingredients

103.53 ml butter, softened
118.29 ml sugar
1 large egg
414.03 ml all-purpose flour
4.92 ml baking powder
2.46 ml salt
78.78 ml honey
59.14 ml plain yogurt
9.85 ml freshly grated lemon zest
2.46 ml lemon extract
ICING
236.59 ml confectioners' sugar
29.58 ml lemon juice
9.85 ml grated lemon zest

directions

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.

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Reviews

Very nice cookie! Neither honey or lemon overpowered the other flavor. I didn't have plain yogurt so I substituted with vanilla yogurt which may have toned down both flavors. I didn't get anywhere close to 3 dozen out of this recipe though. I only got 28 cookies with a small cookie scoop. Frosting was very sweet and ehanced the lemon flavor of the cookie. Will bake again!

cbjc2729
I was looking for a great home made lemon cookie to replace the ones I love to buy for $7 a pound at a local store. These are better in my opinion as they have healthier ingredients and a strong lemon taste. Easy and Yummy!

ChiefCookandBottleW
Great cookies! Soft and lemony with a hint of honey. The icing makes the cookie...so don't skip it! I used a silpat for baking and just stirred the lemon peel into the icing rather than sprinkling on top. The kids and I loved them. Made a great snack with a glass of iced tea for me and lemonade for them. Thanks, KC, for another great recipe!

LonghornMama
I love both lemon and honey, so I just had to give these a try. When I tasted the dough I was afraid the honey flavor would be too strong, but once I cooked them it turned out to be perfect. You can definitely taste the honey, but it's just right. The glaze really gives these cookies and extra zing, too. The only changes I made were to use margarine in place of butter and soy yogurt in place of yogurt. This one's a winner!

Kree

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I love both lemon and honey, so I just had to give these a try. When I tasted the dough I was afraid the honey flavor would be too strong, but once I cooked them it turned out to be perfect. You can definitely taste the honey, but it's just right. The glaze really gives these cookies and extra zing, too. The only changes I made were to use margarine in place of butter and soy yogurt in place of yogurt. This one's a winner!

Kree

RECIPE SUBMITTED BY

Dine Dish

Shawnee, 55

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