If Savannah Smiles cookies are your favorite Girl Scout cookies, you’re in for a treat with this recipe!
These crispy, powdered sugar-coated treats are a perfect blend of sweet and tart, making them a favorite for cookie lovers.
The lemony flavor pairs wonderfully with the sweet, crumbly exterior, creating a refreshing and enjoyable treat.
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Here’s a quick overview of how to make this Savannah Smiles Recipe. Be sure to scroll to the bottom of this post and print out the recipe.
Start by preheating your oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Combine your dry ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, beat together the butter and powdered sugar until creamy, then add in the vanilla extract, lemon juice, and optional lemon extract.
Mix in the dry ingredients and refrigerate the dough for at least an hour.
Scoop and shape the dough into crescents, then bake for 10 minutes.
After cooling briefly, roll the warm cookies in powdered sugar for that signature coating.
Yes, you can freeze the cookie dough. After shaping the dough into crescents, place them on a baking sheet and freeze until firm. Then transfer the frozen cookie dough to a freezer-safe bag or container. When ready to bake, simply thaw the dough in the refrigerator before baking as usual.
Chilling the dough before baking helps reduce spreading. Additionally, make sure your baking sheet is cool before placing the cookie dough on it. If needed, you can also add a bit more flour to the dough to achieve a slightly stiffer consistency.
To keep your cookies fresh, store them in an airtight container at room temperature, and if you run into any issues with this recipe, be sure to check out our baking troubleshooting guide!
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Savannah Smiles Girl Scout Cookies Recipe
Bake your own Savannah Smiles Cookies with our simple and delicious recipe!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup butter, softened at room temperature
- 1 cup powdered confectioners sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon extract, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- In a small separate bowl, combine the dry ingredients - flour and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together the butter and 1/2 cup of the powdered sugar until light and creamy, about 2 minutes.
- Beat in vanilla extract, lemon juice and optional lemon extract, if using. (If using fresh lemon for the lemon juice, feel free to add a bit of lemon zest in.)
- Beat in the flour mixture until just combined, be sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- After mixing the cookie dough, refrigerate it for at least 1-2 hours or overnight. Chilling the dough helps firm it up, making it easier to handle and reducing spreading during baking.
- Use a 1 Tablespoon cookie scoop to portion out the cookie dough onto your prepared baking sheets.
- To achieve the signature shape of Savannah Smiles cookies, roll dough into small balls and then gently shape them into crescents.
- Aim for uniform sizes to ensure even baking.
- Bake for 10 minutes, allow to cool on the tray for 2 minutes, then toss the cookies in the remaining 1/2 cup powdered sugar to coat completely.
- Place on a cooling rack until completely cool and then store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5-7 days, but chances are they'll be devoured much sooner!