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lemon snowdrops

(3 ratings)
Recipe by
Cassie *
Somewhere, PA

These are a crunchy butter cookie with lemon filling.. Taste of Home

(3 ratings)
yield 4 doz
prep time 30 Min
cook time 10 Min

Ingredients For lemon snowdrops

  • 1 c
    butter, softened
  • 1/2 c
    confectioners' sugar
  • 1 tsp
    lemon extract
  • 2 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • LEMON BUTTER FILLING
  • 1
    egg, lightly beaten
  • 2/3 c
    sugar
  • 3 Tbsp
    lemon juice
  • grated peel of 1 lemon
  • 4 1/2 tsp
    butter, sofened
  • additional confectioners' sugar

How To Make lemon snowdrops

  • 1
    In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in extract. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
  • 2
    Roll teaspoonfuls of dough into balls. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets; flatten slightly. Bake at 350 for 10 - 12 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • 3
    Meanwhile, for filling, combine the egg, sugar, lemon juice, peel and butter in a heavy saucepan. Cook and stir until thickened and a thermometer reads 160 degree, about 20 minutes. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until completely cooled.
  • 4
    Spread lemon filling on the bottoms of half the cookies; top with remaining cookies and dust with confectioners' sugar..Store in refrigerator.

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