Lemon Cookies
Lemon Cookies
These are delicious vegan cookies that melt in your mouth.
  • CourseCookies, Desserts
  • CuisineAmerican
  • DietVegan
# of Servings 8
Serving Size 3 cookies
Prep Time Cook Time Passive Time
50minutes 12minutes 2hours
Lemon Cookies
Lemon Cookies
These are delicious vegan cookies that melt in your mouth.
  • CourseCookies, Desserts
  • CuisineAmerican
  • DietVegan
# of Servings 8
Serving Size 3 cookies
Prep Time Cook Time Passive Time
50minutes 12minutes 2hours
Ingredients
For the cookies:
  • 2/3C flour (unbleached all purpose)
  • 1/4C corn starch
  • 2 1/2Tbsp powdered sugar
  • 6Tbsp buttery spread
  • 1/2tsp lemon zest
  • 1/2Tbsp lemon juice
For the frosting:
  • 6Tbsp powdered sugar
  • 2Tbsp buttery spread
  • 1/2tsp lemon zest
  • 1/2tsp lemon juice
Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, combine all of the cookie ingredients. Beat at a low speed, scraping the bowl often, for about two to three minutes.
  2. Shape the dough into an 8 x 1-inch roll; wrap the roll in plastic food wrap and refrigerate for about two hours.
  3. Cut the dough into 1/4-inch slices; place the dough rounds two inches apart on a cookie sheet (ungreased). Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes or until set (and note that the cookies will not brown). Remove from the oven and cool.
  4. In a medium bowl, mix all of the frosting ingredients; beat at a medium speed until fluffy, about 1 to 2 minutes.
  5. Using a table knife, top the cooled lemon cookies with the frosting.
Recipe Notes

Cover and store for up to two weeks in the refrigerator or a cool location; freeze for up to six months.

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Nutrition Facts
Lemon Cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 184 Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 5g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 105mg 4%
Potassium 2mg 0%
Total Carbohydrates 19g 6%
Dietary Fiber 0.4g 2%
Sugars 8g
Protein 1g 2%
Vitamin A 0%
Vitamin C 1%
Calcium 0%
Iron 3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Recipe Footprint (for Recipe’s Default # of Servings)
3.4 Water saved (gallons)
13.7 Manure not deposited (pounds)
15.4 Grains / feed not consumed (pounds)
33.6 Methane not created (gallons)
410.6 CO2 not released (pounds)