Copycat Savannah Smiles Cookie
This copycat for Savannah Smiles is a must-try! The sugar dusted lemon cookies are bite sized, melt-in-your-mouth deliciousness that taste almost identical to the discontinued girl scout cookie.
Servings 50
Calories 156kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 3/4 cup cup powdered sugar divided
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- zest of 1 lemon
- 1½ cups flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Optional 1/4 teaspoon lemon extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Line two baking trays with parchment or silicone baking mats and set aside.
- Combine the butter and 1/2 cup powdered sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer, or a large mixing bowl.
- Beat with the paddle attachment, or a hand mixer, for 1 to 2 minutes at medium speed, or until fully combined.
- Scrape the sides of the bowl and add the lemon juice, zest, and extracts.
- Mix for an additional 30 seconds to combine.
- Scrape the sides of the bowl and stir in the flour.
- Mix until the dough forms.
- Spoon 1 tablespoon of dough, roll into a circle, and flatten with your fingers to 1/2 inch thick round.
- Cut in half to create the “smile” shape.
- Place on your baking tray and continue with the remaining dough.
- Bake for 10 minutes, or until lightly browned on the bottom of the cookie.
- Cool the lemon shortbread biscuits 10 minutes then roll in remaining powdered sugar.
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Notes
Keep your lemon shortbread cookies recipe stored in an airtight container for up to one month. Although, we eat them all within a few days. You can also keep these in the freezer for up to two months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 156kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 150mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g