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Lemon Sugar Cookies Redux

More wafer-like, these sugary-lemon cookies are substantial for afternoon tea or a stroll..

  • Author: Erin Thomas
  • Yield: About 24 1-Inch Cookies 1x

Ingredients

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For Cookies:

1/2 cup powdered sugar

1/3 cup granulated sugar

1/3 cup all-vegetable shortening

1 large egg

1/2 tsp. vanilla

1/2 tsp. lemon extract

1/8 tsp. salt (kosher or table)

11/2 cups all-purpose flour

11/2 tsp. baking powder

1 tbsp. water

For Lemon-Sugar Coating:

1 cup powdered sugar

1/2 tsp. unsweetened lemonade drink-mix powder

Instructions

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.  Line 1-2 baking sheets with parchment paper or grease with non-stick spray.

In a mixing bowl, combine powdered and granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla, lemon extract, and salt.

Add all-purpose flour and baking powder until just mixed.  Add 1 tbsp. water and combine until dough forms a ball.

Roll dough into 1-inch balls (about a #50 disher).  Flatten slightly with a flat-bottomed glass. Bake for 15-18 minutes or until cookies are light brown.

Combine powdered sugar and 1/2 tsp. lemonade drink-mix powder in a gallon-size, zip top bag.  When cookies are removed from the oven and still hot, place 4 to 5 of them into bag.  Shake to cover.  Place on parchment paper.  Repeat with remaining cookies.  Repeat with cookies on sheet when done for double-coating. Allow to cool on baking sheets.  Store in an air-tight container for up to 1 week.