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Low Fat Lemon Drop Cookies

Ingredients:

1 cup flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

⅛ teaspoon salt

2 Tbsp. margarine, softened

½ cup sugar

1 egg

1 Tablespoon grated lemon rind

2 Tablespoons lemon juice

Powdered sugar

Cooking spray or parchment paper

Directions:

Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a small bowl and set aside.  Cream margarine in medium bowl until light and fluffy. Gradually add sugar, beating well.  Add egg, lemon rind, and lemon juice; beat well. Add flour mixture and stir until blended.

Drop cookie dough by heaping teaspoonfuls in bowl of powdered sugar.  Roll then place on cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.  Cool slightly on cookie sheets; remove to wire racks and cool completely. Makes 28.   

Per serving:  

Calories 42

Fat 1 gram

Percentage of calories from fat: 21%

Carbs - too many to count for anyone on KETO.