Girl Scout Lemon Cookies Copycat
User Reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Additional Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 45 mins
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Servings
22 cookies
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Calories
175 kcal
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Course
Dessert, Baked Goods
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Cuisine
American
Girl Scout Lemon Cookies Copycat
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Girl Scout Lemon Cookies are just like the ones you buy from the scouts, buttery with lots of lemon flavor, and a sweet lemon glaze.
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Ingredients
Cookies:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- yellow gel food coloring optional
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg room temperature
- 1 egg yolk room temperature
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest finely grated
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh squeezed
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Lemon glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1-2 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Cookies:
- In a medium bowl mix flour and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, using an electric mixer beat butter and granulated sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy.
- Add egg, egg yolk, lemon zest, lemon juice, lemon and vanilla extract, and a few drops of food coloring, if using. Mix well until combined.
- Gradually beat in on low speed the flour mixture until just combined. Divide the batter in half and shape each half into a log about 9 inches long and 1 1/2-2 inches in diameter. Wrap in wax paper and refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm.
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Slice the dough into 1/4-inch thick slices and arrange on ungreased baking sheets covered with parchment paper.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until very lightly browned on the edges.
- Cool on baking sheets for 1 minute, after that transfer the cookies to wire racks to cool completely.
Glaze:
- Mix the powdered sugar and lemon juice in a medium bowl. Stir until smooth. For a thinner glaze, add more lemon juice, a teaspoon at a time. For a thicker glaze, add more powdered sugar, a tablespoon at a time.
- Dip the bottom (or top if desired) of each cookie into the glaze, then gently set the cookie with the glaze side up, onto a wire cooling rack to allow the glaze to set up.
- If desired top with lemon zest immediately, for it to stick.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
175kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
38mg
(13%)
Sodium
97mg
(4%)
Potassium
36mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
15g
(30%)
Vitamin A
303IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
19mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 22cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 175 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 175kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 38mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 97mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 36mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 303IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
21 reviews
Excellent
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