Honey Lemon Cookies Recipe
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Honey Lemon Cookies

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

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Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
25 Min

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Ingredients

  • 7 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 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 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 mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in egg. Combine flour, baking powder and salt. Combine honey, yogurt, lemon peel and lemon extract. Add dry ingredients to creamed mixture alternately with honey mixture.
  2. Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees F 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.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 31, 2008 by JANIEMC 
If you love lemon, these cookies are the BOMB! I was looking for a lemon cookie to make from... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 24, 2007 by SAPROPER 
Excellent cookie! Did not come out like picture, flattened out a bit, but a quarter cup more... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2009 by iLoveMaitreya 
This has to be one of my all-time favorites. I AM very impressed with the soft, but... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 21, 2008 by MyVintageMommy 
These were soft and cake like and the flavor was good. I would like a flatter chewier cookie... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 14, 2007 by eiskyjente 
These were quite tasty and something I will definetly make again. The flavor combination of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 20, 2009 by marinmama 
Great! Used Fresh lemon juice instead of extract, so I upped the flour by maybe 1/2 cup. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 17, 2009 by parastu 
Loved these cookies. Made 2 batches and it was gone in one day. Then made 4 batches for my... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 8, 2009 by holarosa 
Used a whole 1/2 cup butter and 2 cups flour. They came out very cakey and dense. Delicious... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 4, 2009 by Margaret 
Assuming you like good lemon flavour, you will love these. I found it better to simply blend... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 27, 2009 by friedbluetomato 
These were not bad. An interesting combination of flavours. The sourness of yogurt and honey... MORE

 
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