Lemon Yogurt Cookies Recipe

Name: Lemon Yogurt Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup margarine, softened; 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar; ½ cup plain fat-free yogurt; 2 egg whites; 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel; ½ teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups quick-cooking oats; 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; ½ teaspoon baking soda; ¼ cup powdered sugar

Servings: persons

½ cup margarine, softened
1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
½ cup plain fat-free yogurt
2 egg whites
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups quick-cooking oats
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ cup powdered sugar

1
Lightly spray cookie sheet with cooking spray.
2
Beat margarine and 1 1/4 cups sugar until fluffy.
3
Add yogurt, egg whites, lemon peel and vanilla; mix until well blended.
4
Gradually add combined remaining ingredients except powdered sugar; mix well.
5
Cover and refrigerate for 1 to 3 hours.
6
Heat oven to 375 degrees F. With lightly floured hands, shape dough into 1 inch balls; place on prepared cookie sheet.
7
Using bottom of glass dipped in sugar, press into 1/8 inch thick circles.
8
Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
9
Cool 2 minutes on cookie sheet; remove to wire rack.
10
Sift powdered sugar over warm cookies.
11
Cool completely.
12
Store tightly covered.

703

kcal

Calories

Fat

137

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup margarine, softened, 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar, ½ cup plain fat-free yogurt, 2 egg whites, and more.

Yes, Lemon Yogurt 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 Yogurt Cookies

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