LEMON SNOWDROP COOKIES

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This crunchy butter cookie has the perfect lemon filling. Great for the holidays.

Provided by Anita Hoffman

Categories     Cookies

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 c butter, softened
1/2 c powdered sugar
1 tsp lemon zest
1 tsp lemon juice
2 c flour
1/4 tsp salt
FILLING
2/3 c sugar
1 large egg, slightly beaten
1 Tbsp lemon zest
3 Tbsp lemon juice
1 1/2 Tbsp softened butter

Steps:

  • 1. In a small saucepan, combine sugar, egg, lemon zest, juice and butter for filling. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, for 10 minutes, or until mixture begins to thicken. Set aside to cool.
  • 2. In a mixing bowl, combine butter, sugar, lemon zest and juice for cookies, beating at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy. Add flour and salt, beating until combined.
  • 3. Using a 1 teaspoon measure, roll dough into balls.
  • 4. Place on parchment lined baking sheets and flatten slightly.
  • 5. Bake at 400 degrees for 6-8 minutes. Cool.
  • 6. Spread half of cookies with filling. Top with remaining cookies. Roll in powdered sugar.

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