Healthy Kids Lemon Yogurt Cookies Recipe

               
Light and sweet lemon yogurt cookies are the diabetic-friendly dessert you have been looking for. Simple pantry ingredients combine for the perfectly citrusy cookies of your dreams.
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Ingredients
Recipe yields 48 servings
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup low fat lemon yogurt
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 egg whites, lightly beaten
1/3 cup canola oil
1/2 tsp finely grated lemon zest
1 tsp fresh lemon juice
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Directions
Step 1

Preheat oven to 375°. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, combine flours, baking soda, baking powder and salt; set aside. In a large bowl, combine sugar, yogurt, egg, egg whites, oil, lemon zest and lemon juice and stir until well blended. Add dry ingredients and stir until combined.

Step 3

Drop by teaspoonfuls, 2 inches apart, on prepared baking sheets. Bake for 9 to 12 minutes, or until edges are slightly brown. Cool for 1 minute; transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 48
Calories: 65
Make this for: Heart Healthy
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Nutrition facts
Serving Size: 1 cookie
Per serving:
calories:65
total fat:2g
sat fat:0g
cholesterol:5mg
sodium:76mg
total carb:9g
fibers:0g
proteins:1g

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Healthy Kids Lemon Yogurt Cookies Recipe

Ingredients
Recipe yields 48 servings
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup low fat lemon yogurt
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 egg whites, lightly beaten
1/3 cup canola oil
1/2 tsp finely grated lemon zest
1 tsp fresh lemon juice
Directions
Step 1

Preheat oven to 375°. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, combine flours, baking soda, baking powder and salt; set aside. In a large bowl, combine sugar, yogurt, egg, egg whites, oil, lemon zest and lemon juice and stir until well blended. Add dry ingredients and stir until combined.

Step 3

Drop by teaspoonfuls, 2 inches apart, on prepared baking sheets. Bake for 9 to 12 minutes, or until edges are slightly brown. Cool for 1 minute; transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

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