LEMONY DOODLES

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These are wonderful cookies kissed with just the right amount of lemon. We couldn't walk away from the plate. The lemon flavor is there but it's not overpowering. Thin and chewy, it's a cookie for any occasion.

Provided by Mary Nell Forester

Categories     Cookies

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 c shortening
1 1/2 c sugar
2 eggs
2 c flour
1 tsp soda
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
zest of one lemon
LEMON SUGAR
1/2 - 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
1/2 c granulated sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Cream together shortening, eggs, and sugar until creamy.
  • 2. In a separate bowl, mix together flour, lemon zest, and all other dry ingredients. (Set aside the lemon for later use.)
  • 3. Add dry ingredient to creamed mixture.
  • 4. For lemon sugar, in a small bowl mix granulated sugar and lemon juice. Mix thoroughly.
  • 5. Form dough into balls using a generous teaspoonful. Roll into lemon sugar to coat.
  • 6. These cookies do spread while baking. Place balls on an ungreased cookie sheet allowing space in between the cookies. Bake at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes, watching carefully (ovens differ).

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