Lemon Drop Sprinkle Cookies Recipe
Cookie Ingredients:
4 oz cottage cheese
1 egg
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp almond extract
1 Tbs lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest
1 1/4 cups flour
1 1/4 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
*optional* Rainbow nonpareils
Glaze Ingredients:
1 cup powdered sugar
Juice from 1 lemon
Make the Cookies:
Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Add egg and mix until just combined. Then add cottage cheese and mix until just combined.
Add lemon zest, lemon juice, almond extract and vanilla. Mix together until well combined.
In a separate bowl, sit flour, baking powder and salt together. Slowly add flour mixture to your wet ingredients with the mixer on low speed. Mix flour until just combined. Do not over mix your flour.
Place your dough in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Place in the refrigerator to chill overnight.
Using a 1.5in cookie scoop, scoop dough onto lined cookie sheet 2 inches apart.
Bake on 350 for 20mins. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely.
Make the Glaze:
In a small bowl, mix together powdered sugar and lemon juice until glaze consistency.
Dip cookies in glaze and sprinkle the top with rainbow nonpareils. Allow glaze to set. Eat & enjoy!
Lemon Drop Sprinkle Cookies are a delightful treat, combining the tartness of lemon with soft, sweet cookie dough. This recipe uses cottage cheese for a unique texture, making them wonderfully light and fluffy. To add a burst of color and sweetness, consider sprinkling rainbow nonpareils on the glaze. For the perfect glaze, mixing just the right amount of powdered sugar and fresh lemon juice creates a glossy finish that not only looks good but also enhances the cookies’ citrus flavor. For a pleasing presentation, allow the glaze to set before serving. These cookies are great for bake sales or casual gatherings, bringing a touch of brightness to your dessert table. Experiment with adding different toppings, like nuts or chocolate drizzle, to create your own variations of this classic cookie! Enjoy baking these lemony delights!