Lemon Yogurt Cookies
Bright, zesty, and irresistibly soft, these Lemon Yogurt Cookies are a delightful way to satisfy your citrus cravings! Made with the vibrant flavors of fresh lemon zest and juice, combined with the creamy tang of Greek yogurt, these cookies achieve the perfect balance of sweetness and tartness. The addition of a luscious lemon glaze takes them to the next level, creating a deliciously light and refreshing treat that melts in your mouth. Easy to whip up in under 30 minutes, these cookies are perfect for everything from afternoon snacks to elegant dessert occasions. With their pillowy texture and burst of citrus flavor, they’ll quickly become a favorite in your baking repertoire.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 cups Unsalted butter (softened)
- 0.75 cups Granulated sugar
- 1 large Egg
- 1 tablespoon Lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 cups Plain Greek yogurt
- 1 cups Powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice (for glaze)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the egg, lemon zest, and fresh lemon juice to the butter mixture. Beat until fully combined.
Mix in the Greek yogurt until smooth. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as necessary.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers should remain soft.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
While the cookies cool, prepare the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar and fresh lemon juice in a small bowl until smooth and pourable.
Once the cookies are completely cool, drizzle or spread the lemon glaze over the top of each cookie.
Allow the glaze to set for about 15 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2975 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 108.6 g | 139% | |
| Saturated Fat | 64.7 g | 324% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 490 mg | 163% | |
| Sodium | 1843 mg | 80% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 467.1 g | 170% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.9 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 274.1 g | ||
| Protein | 45.0 g | 90% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.8 mcg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 246 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 12.3 mg | 68% | |
| Potassium | 608 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
