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Zesty Lemon Cloud Cookies

Soft, tangy lemon cookies with a sweet lemonade coating. Perfect for a sunny day treat!
Couverts30
Preparation 20 minutes
Preparation time:20 minutes
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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
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Course; Coockies / Biscuit / Dessert / Snack / Treats
Cuisine; United States
Diets; Nut-Free / Vegetarian