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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 18 |
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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. Ingredients:
7 tablespoons butter, softened |
1/2 cup sugar |
1 egg |
1-3/4 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1 teaspoon baking powder |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/3 cup honey |
1/4 cup plain yogurt |
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel |
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract |
icing: |
1 cup confectioners' sugar |
2 tablespoons lemon juice |
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel |
Directions:
1. 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 peel and lemon extract. Add dry ingredients to creamed mixture alternately with honey mixture, mixing well after each addition.
2. 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.
3. In a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Brush over the warm cookies; sprinkle with lemon peel. Yield: about 3 dozen.
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