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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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Original Recipe Yield 18 servings

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

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.
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.