Lemon Cookies (With Protein Powder) |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 18 Minutes |
Ready In: 38 Minutes Servings: 15 |
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A lemon cookie that is more mindful of a high protein intake. The recipe comes from the Intermountain End-Stage Renal Disease Network. Ingredients:
1/4 cup margarine |
1/2 cup sugar substitute (splenda) |
1 large eggs or 1/4 cup egg substitute or 2 egg whites |
1/2 teaspoon vanilla |
1 cup flour |
1/4 teaspoon baking soda |
1/8 cup lemon juice |
3/4 cup powdered sugar |
2 tablespoons water |
1/4 teaspoon lemon extract |
4 scoops protein powder (natural or vanilla flavored) |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375ยบ F.
2. Cream margarine and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add eggs and vanilla, beat well.
4. Stir flour and baking soda together in a small bowl.
5. Add to creamed mixture. Beat In lemon juice.
6. Drop by tablespoon onto un-greased baking sheet (insulated works best, or try laying down parchment paper on the cookie sheet).
7. Bake for 10-12 minute or until light golden brown. Cool for 1-minute on the sheet, and then remove to a wire rack to finish cooling.
8. In a small bowl, beat powdered sugar, water, protein powder, and lemon extract until smooth. Spread on cooled cookies.
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