Copycat Savannah Smiles Cookie

Copycat Savannah Smiles Cookie

from onesweetappetite.com
25 min
50 servings

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.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter (softened)
  • 1/2 cup plus 1/4 cup powdered sugar (divided)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • zest of 1 lemon
  • 1-1/2 cups flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Optional (1/4 teaspoon lemon extract)

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

  2. 2

    Line two baking trays with parchment or silicone baking mats and set aside.

  3. 3

    Combine the butter and 1/2 cup powdered sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer, or a large mixing bowl.

  4. 4

    Beat with the paddle attachment, or a hand mixer, for 1 to 2 minutes at medium speed, or until fully combined.

  5. 5

    Scrape the sides of the bowl and add the lemon juice, zest, and extracts.

  6. 6

    Mix for an additional 30 seconds to combine.

  7. 7

    Scrape the sides of the bowl and stir in the flour.

  8. 8

    Mix until the dough forms.

  9. 9

    Spoon 1 tablespoon of dough, roll into a circle, and flatten with your fingers to 1/2 inch thick round.

  10. 10

    Cut in half to create the “smile” shape.

  11. 11

    Place on your baking tray and continue with the remaining dough.

  12. 12

    Bake for 10 minutes, or until lightly browned on the bottom of the cookie.

  13. 13

    Cool the lemon shortbread biscuits 10 minutes then roll in remaining powdered sugar.