Lemon-Glazed Cream Cheese Cookies - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Lemon-Glazed Cream Cheese Cookies is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 roll (16.5 oz) Pillsbury™ refrigerated sugar cookies
- 3 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 teaspoons grated lemon peel
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 to 3 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350 °F. Let dough stand at room temperature 10 minutes to soften. Line large cookie sheets with cooking parchment paper.
- In large bowl, break up cookie dough. Add cream cheese, flour and 2 teaspoons of the lemon peel; stir with spoon or hands until well blended. Shape dough into 36 (1-inch) balls. Place 2 inches apart on cookie sheets.
- Bake 12 to 14 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in medium bowl, stir powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Frost cookies; sprinkle with remaining 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel. Store in airtight container.
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 Lemon-Glazed Cream Cheese 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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