LEMON THINS

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These irresistible thins have a tart lemon taste and crisp texture. To create a simple but special dessert, place some of the cookies in bowls of chocolate or vanilla ice cream.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/3 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the lemon juice, lemon zest and extracts. , Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Shape into a 12-in. roll; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm., Preheat oven to 350°. Unwrap dough; cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. , Bake until the edges are lightly browned, 9 minutes. Cool 1-2 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 49 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 42mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

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