LEMON SNOWDROPS

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Yield 4 1/2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups unsalted butter
1 cup powdered sugar + more for dusting
1 tablespoon lemon juice
4 cups flour
1 t salt
zest of 5 lemons
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract

Steps:

Whip the butter until it's light and fluffy. Turn off the mechine and add the powdered sugar. Then turn back on again and mix for about 3 minutes. Mix in the lemon juice, zest, and extract. Add the flour and salt, mix until combined. Place in a low flat container and refrigerator overnight. To Bake: Preheat oven to 400º Line Pans with parchment paper Using a 1 ounce scoop make balls and place them on the sheet pans. they can be relatively close as they don't spread much. Bake until the bottoms are just beginning to darken, 8-10 minutes. Remove from the oven , allow to sit for a few moments just to cool a little then sift generously with powdered sugar.