ICED LEMON COOKIES

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Contributed by Denise Roylance

Cookies:
  • 2 c. sugar
  • 1 c. shortening
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 lemon rind, grated
  • 1/2 c. lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 4-1/2 c. sifted flour
  • 2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 c. buttermilk
Icing:
  • 1 box powdered sugar (1 lb.)
  • 2 tbsp. evaporated milk
  • 1/4 tsp. lemon extract
  • 2 tbsp. melted butter
  • Rind and juice of 1 lemon
  • Drops of boiling water to thin
Cream sugar and shortening. Add eggs and beat until fluffy. Add lemon juice and grated rind. Sift flour, salt, soda, and baking powder together. Add to above mixture alternating with buttermilk. 

Drop on a greased cookie sheet and bake at 350° for 12 to 15 minutes. Cool and ice. Makes 8 to 10 dozen.

Icing: Combine ingredients for icing. Mix well. Consistency should be like a thick glaze.



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