Glazed Lemon Cookies - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Glazed Lemon Cookies
Servings: 24
Snack

This Glazed Lemon Cookies is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
For the true lemon lover, these crisp cookies are the perfect treat.

Ingredients

  • 2 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 tbsp. finely grated lemon zest
  • 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 c. unsalted butter
  • 1 c. granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
  • Lemon Glaze

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and lemon zest. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg, vanilla, and lemon juice and beat until combined. With mixer on low, beat in flour mixture.
  2. Drop dough by heaping tablespoons, 1 inch apart, onto two baking sheets. Bake until edges are golden, 15 to 20 minutes, rotating sheets halfway through. Let cool 2 minutes on sheets, then transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. Spread cookies with Lemon Glaze and let set, about 1 hour. Looking for more dessert ideas? Check out our homemade chocolate chip cookie recipes, apple pie recipes, and chocolate cake recipes.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon.

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Glazed Lemon Cookies recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Snack. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

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