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honey lemon cookies

(2 ratings)
duncan2929 avatar
Recipe by
virginia duncan
@duncan2929
decatur, AR

I came across this cookie recipe and thought I would give it a try. I don't think I have made cookies with wheat germ before.

(2 ratings)
yield 4 dozen
prep time 15 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Barbecue

Ingredients For honey lemon cookies

  • 1/3 c
    butter, softened
  • 1/2 c
    sugar
  • 1/2 c
    honey
  • 1
    egg
  • 1 tsp
    grated lemon peel
  • 2 1/4 c
    all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 c
    toasted wheat germ, divided
  • 1 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt

How To Make honey lemon cookies

  • 1
    In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in the honey, egg and lemon peel. Combine the flour, 1/4 cup wheat germ, baking powder, and salt;gradually add to creamed mixture. Cover and refridgerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle.
  • 2
    Roll dough into 1-in. balls; roll in remaining wheat germ. Place 2in. apart on baking sheets coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350 for 11-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. Store in a resealable plastic bag.
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