Soft, tangy lemon cookies with a sweet lemonade coating. Perfect for a sunny day treat!
Zesty Lemon Cloud Cookies
Soft, tangy lemon cookies with a sweet lemonade coating. Perfect for a sunny day treat!
Equipment
- Baking sheets
- electric mixer
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Parchment paper or silicone baking mats
- Resealable plastic bag
Ingredients
- 1 envelope 7 g unsweetened lemonade drink mix powder
- 1 cup 120 g powdered sugar (coating)
- ½ cup 60 g powdered sugar (cookies)
- ½ cup 100 g granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- 2½ cups 313 g all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon pure lemon extract
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¾ cup 170 g nondairy yogurt
- ½ cup 64 g vegetable shortening
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (170°C).
- Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat powdered sugar, granulated sugar, shortening, yogurt, vanilla and lemon extracts, and salt until creamy.
- Slowly beat in flour, baking powder, and baking soda until smooth.
- Spoon 1 ounce (28 g) portions onto baking sheets.
- Bake 18-20 minutes, until lightly browned.
- Combine powdered sugar and lemonade mix in a plastic bag.
- Cool cookies 5 minutes.
- Coat warm cookies in the sugar mixture.
Notes & Wine Advice
Serving Tip:
Serve these cookies with a cold glass of lemonade for a refreshing summer snack.Wine Advice:
A light, sweet Moscato or a chilled Prosecco would complement the lemon flavors nicely.Nutrition values
Calories: 120 kcal | Carbohydrates: 18 g | Protein: 2 g | Fat: 5 g | Sugar: 10 g