Lemon Drop Cookies

Makes: 2 1/2 dozen cookies
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tsp grated lemon zest
- 3/4 cup lite silken tofu
- 1/2 cup almond milk, unsweetened
- 1/2 cup vegan butter, melted
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons lemon extract
Icing
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp grated lemon zest
- colored sprinkles
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- In a food processor, process the lite silken tofu, almond milk, melted butter, sugar, and lemon extract until well combined and creamy.
- In a stand mixer, add the flour, baking powder, salt, and grated lemon zest. Give it a quick mix. Add the tofu mixture to the flour mixture and mix until just combined. Be careful not to over-mix.
- Drop dough by the tablespoonful onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 20 minutes or until bottoms are golden brown. Remove from oven and transfer to a cooling rack.
- After the cookies have completely cooled, dip the tops into the icing. Place on a cooling rack. Quickly top with colored sprinkles.