Frosted Lemon Cookies

Total Time 50 mins
Calories: 115.94
Description

These renal-friendly frosted lemon cookies are perfect for summer! Low in potassium, sodium and phosphorus, and light and tangy, they make a great treat for a balmy day. (Always talk to your doctor or dietitian if you are unsure about a new recipe.)

Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup margarine
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs or ½ cup low-cholesterol egg substitute
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
Instructions
  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. 2
    Combine margarine and sugar in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
  3. 3
    Add eggs (or egg substitute) and vanilla and beat well.
  4. 4
    Stir flour and baking soda together in a small bowl. Add to creamed mixture. Beat in lemon juice.
  5. 5
    Drop batter by teaspoonfuls onto an un-greased baking sheet. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until cookies are light golden brown. Cool.
  6. 6
    In a small bowl, beat powdered sugar, water and lemon extract until smooth. Spread on cooled cookies.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 36

Serving Size 1 cookie

Amount Per Serving
Calories 78kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2g4%
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 21mg1%
Potassium 14mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 15g5%
Dietary Fiber 0g
Sugars 10g
Protein 1g2%
Calcium 3 mg
Phosphorus 12 mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Read it online: https://www.dciinc.org/recipe/frosted-lemon-cookies/