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This is probably not the best review since I made so many changes based on what I had available in my kitchen. I only had strawberry yogurt in my fridge, so I decided to make them honey-strawberry instead of honey-lemon. Instead of lemon extract I used vanilla. These cookies, without the icing, are really great if you're a fan of just barely sweet sweets. The yogurt makes them similar to very chewy shortbread. I would definitely make these again and actually keep to the original ingredients. I think it's great that they work with or without icing.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-06-25","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"SassyLacey"},"reviewBody":"I have made these delicious cookies several times. I subsitute lemon juice and lemon extract for the grated lemon peel for I do not like it. Just do not top my cookies with it. I add sprinkles sometimes and the grandchildren love it. I add red food coloring to the icing for Christmas and Valentine's Day and Green for Christmas and St. Patrick's Day. Soooo delicious. I always have request for the recipe when I serve or share them. Easy to make and looks like you have slaved in kitchen all day when you decorate or add food colors.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-03-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"JennTats"},"reviewBody":"I doubled this recipe to take to a family get together. They taste good before you bake them and after you bake them! I have to agree they taste good with or without frosting. 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