For some reason when making these bonbon cookies, I decided to try and make them healthy.
Seriously, what was I thinking? Me and less sugar just dont mix.
I have no idea what came over me but heres hoping it never happens again.
These are whole wheat almond lemon bonbon cookies.
I cannot believe I just said that.
They are pretty easy to do. And completely lend themselves to your creative side.
Oh joy.
Ingredients for Cookies
1 stick unsalted butter
1/2 cup powder sugar
1/4 tsp almond extract
1 lemon zested-as finely as possible
1/8 tsp salt
2 tablespoons milk
1 2/3 cup whole wheat flour
Preheat oven to 325
In bowl combine butter and powder sugar on medium speed. Addalmondextract, lemon zest, and salt. Combine.
Add mix and reduce speed to low. Slowly add flour and mix until dough comes together. (about 2 min)
Roll out dough into two logs, about 12 inches long. Then cut 12 one inch pieces from each log. Roll each piece into a dome. Place domes on prepared baking sheet spaced about 1 1/2 inches apart.
Bake until firm, about 25 minutes.
Cookies Glaze
3 cups powder sugar
1/4 cup hot water
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
(optional) 1 tsp vanilla
In a bowl stir powder sugar, water, corn syrup, oil and extract(s). Stir until smooth.
After you have cooled bonbon cookies on wire rack that has been placed over a parchment lined baking sheet, pour half of the glaze mixture over the bonbons. Let sit at least 15 minutes, then pour remaining glaze.
You can now decorate with my glaze icing or royal icing. (I used my glaze icing)
You can also add color to the glaze if you want a colorful bonbon. (like orange for Halloween or red for Christmas)
These little treat are yummy. They really are.
It took a while for them to grow on me because they are not as sweet as I like, but they do have a really subtle, delicious sweetness that leaves you wanting more.
They dry hard so travel well… I can image these would be a delightful gift for a loved one.
I hope you try some!
These are whole wheat?! Amanda! That is amazing! Not only are they gorgeous but they are healthy too. I also like my desserts VERY sweet, but I think I could get used to these.
Fabulous!! These would be great for my Bible study girls.
These are darling! :] They look like chic versions of doughnut holes!
hehe
Great recipe with the whole wheat and less sugar. Could you make the glaze without the corn syrup?
Hmm might have to give these a try. Thanks for sharing. They are cute
A healthy Bon Bon Cookie…Who Knew!? They look amazing Amanda.
So, so cute, like always!! I love ‘em!
Oh Yummy!!! Whole wheat flour and lemon…you’ve won my heart!
Can’t wait to try these!
*Hope your cute little guy is feeling better and healing quickly, too! Sometimes I feel like I’m living in fearful apprehension of when (not if) one of our boys is going to need stitched up! Hope your mommy heart is regaining strength too!
how much powdered sugar did you use for the glaze? =]
I’m with you…bring on the sugar!!! Those are very cute though. And I’m trying to figure out if these would actually be less calories in the long run…just to add more to the “sugar is good!” campaign. If these leave you longing for more, would you eat more than you would the sugary versions? This wouldn’t work for me cause I’d eat them all either way.
The real reason for this comment is to beg you to open an etsy shop so I can obtain your sugary, adorable cookies and what-nots!!! You haven’t yet?!
Oh wow, these look so delicious & pretty too.
awww…you put my name on one!! Were you thinking about me and how much I love lemon?? LOL They look good!
Adorable cookies…love all the different piping techniques you used for the icing!
Oh, pretty, pretty! They look yummy!
Gorgeous!! Can’t wait to try!
Oh, and its 3 cups by the way.
They are BEAUTIFUL! Can I have a box of these for breakfast…right NOW?!?
Very cute! And yay for being a little bit healthier.
can’t wait to see what you come up with next.
Oh I also agree with the comment above about opening an etsy shop! You so should!!
Oh wow these look fantastic!
Quick question…would these freeze well? Is it better to freeze the cookie or the dough you think?
Thanks!
These look positively adorable!
I just made your sugar cookies and icing last night as a trial for cookies for my daughters birthday party….they are THE BEST EVER!
They are so cute, and if you use 1/2 the sugar doesn’t that mean you can eat twice as many…I think so
if i’m gonna eat a cookie, it had better taste good. i’m okay with whole wheat in there as long as it doesn’t TASTE like whole wheat.
I just bookmarked these – i am always looking for healthy dessert recipes!
They look really pretty and delicious. Yum! Thanks for sharing!
These are so tiny and cute!! You did a great job on these. They look great. Now, dipped in chocolate, would have put them over the top! LOL
Oh my gosh…those look so good, and so addicting! How easy it is to just pop them in your mouth!!!
I have a STRONG aversion to lemon. Is there another “healthy” recipe that you would suggest?
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They look awesome!!! I love all things lemon. so I can see myself devouring an whole batch of these.
Wow. These look so simple yet so fancy. Looking at your other posts, I can see how talented you are at writing with icing. Must have taken a lot of practice!
Amanda! These are wonderful! I’m sorry I didn’t see them sooner! I’ve fallen off my baking wagon for the summer because it’s so dang hot. And because I would rather go to the lake and get sunburned :]
I made these last night and realized that the instructions don’t mention when to add in the milk for the cookie dough. I added it in before the flour. Seemed to work out ok.