Lemon Yogurt Cookies

This recipe comes from the Light Cooking cookbook. They are low fat and yummy!

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Yields: 4 dozen

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup margarine, softened
• 1 1⁄4 cups granulated sugar
• 1⁄2 cup plain fat-free yogurt
• 2  egg whites
• 1  tablespoon  grated lemon peel
• 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2  cups quick-cooking oats
• 1 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1  teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄4 cup powdered sugar

Directions

1. Lightly spray cookie sheet with cooking spray. Beat margarine and 1 1/4 cups sugar until fluffy. Add yogurt, egg whites, lemon peel and vanilla; mix until well blended. Gradually add combined remaining ingredients except powdered sugar; mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 to 3 hours.
2. Heat oven to 375 degrees F. With lightly floured hands, shape dough into 1 inch balls; place on prepared cookie sheet. Using bottom of glass dipped in sugar, press into 1/8 inch thick circles. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool 2 minutes on cookie sheet; remove to wire rack. Sift powdered sugar over warm cookies. Cool completely. Store tightly covered.