lemon cookies with a lemon glaze

Name: Lemon Cookies with a Lemon Glaze
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cup(s) sugar; 2 - eggs; 1/2 cup(s) lemon juice; 4 1/2 cup(s) flour; 1 teaspoon(s) baking soda; 2 teaspoon(s) baking powder; 1 cup(s) shortening; 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt; 1 cup(s) buttermilk; 1 - fresh grated lemon rind; 1 pound(s) powder sugar; 2 tablespoon(s) evaporated milk; 1/4 teaspoon(s) lemon exract; 2 tablespoon(s) melted butter; - rind and juice of a lemon; - drops of boiling water to thin

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stephanie sorbie

PEORIA, AZ

Updated on Sep 16, 2010

These are very tasty and light..I hope you enjoy.

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prep time 30 Min

cook time 15 Min

method Bake

yield

Ingredients

2 cups sugar
2 - eggs
1/2 cup lemon juice
4 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup shortening
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1 - fresh grated lemon rind
1 pound powder sugar
2 tablespoons evaporated milk
1/4 teaspoon lemon exract
2 tablespoons melted butter
- rind and juice of a lemon
- drops of boiling water to thin

How To Make lemon cookies with a lemon glaze

Step 1

In a bowl cream together shortening and sugar.

Step 2

Add egg and beat until fluffy.
Step 3

Add lemon juice and grated rind.
Step 4

In a separate bowl, sift flour, baking powder and baking soda.
Step 5

Add above mixture with egg mixture,alternating with buttermilk.
Step 6

Place on greased cookie sheet and press slightly.
Step 7

Bake at 350 on a for 12-15 minutes or until slightly golden.
Step 8

Remove and let cool completely.
Step 9

In a bowl combine lemon juice, lemon rind, melted butter, evaporated milk, lemon extract and powder sugar and mix to form a glaze.
Step 10

Spread on cookies.
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