Lemon-Frosted Sugar Cookies Recipe

Name: Lemon-Frosted Sugar Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cookies:; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1 large egg; 1 large egg white; 1 tablespoon fat-free milk; 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup toasted wheat germ; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/8 teaspoon salt; Frosting:; 2 cups powdered sugar; 1 tablespoon fat-free milk; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; Remaining Ingredients:; Food coloring (optional); Assorted sugar sprinkles (optional)

Servings: persons

Cookies:
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 large egg
1 large egg white
1 tablespoon fat-free milk
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup toasted wheat germ
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
Frosting:
2 cups powdered sugar
1 tablespoon fat-free milk
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Remaining Ingredients:
Food coloring (optional)
Assorted sugar sprinkles (optional)

1
To prepare cookies, beat granulated sugar and butter in a large bowl with a mixer at medium speed until well blended (about 4 minutes). Add egg, egg white, and next 3 ingredients, beating well. Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups, and level with a knife. Combine flour and next 4 ingredients in a bowl. Add flour mixture to sugar mixture, stirring well. Spoon dough onto plastic wrap; flatten to a 1 1/2-inch thickness. Cover tightly with plastic wrap; chill 4 hours or overnight.
2
Preheat oven to 400u00b0.
3
Roll dough to a 15 x 12-inch rectangle on a heavily floured surface. Cut dough into 20 (3-inch) squares using a sharp knife. Place squares 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 400u00b0 for 8 minutes or until golden. Immediately remove cookies from pans using a wide spatula; cool on wire racks.
4
To prepare frosting, combine powdered sugar and next 3 ingredients. Stir in food coloring, if desired. Spread about 2 teaspoons frosting over each cookie with an offset spatula, or place frosting in a small zip-top plastic bag, snip a tiny hole in 1 corner, and drizzle frosting over cookies. Sprinkle with assorted sugar sprinkles, if desired.

931

kcal

Calories

Fat

158

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cookies:, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup butter, softened, 1 large egg, and more.

Yes, Lemon-Frosted Sugar Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Lemon-Frosted Sugar Cookies

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