ITALIAN LEMON DROP COOKIES

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Provided by Crisco Recipes

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 40m

Yield 3 1/2 dozen, 42 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Crisco® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
2 cups Pillsbury BEST® All Purpose Flour
1/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 stick Crisco® Baking Sticks All-Vegetable Shortening or 1/4 cup Crisco® All-Vegetable Shortening
1/2 cup milk
1 large egg, beaten
2 teaspoons lemon extract
2 cups powdered sugar
1/3 stick Crisco® Baking Sticks All-Vegetable Shortening or 1/3 cup Crisco® All-Vegetable Shortening
1/4 cup warm milk, divided
1 teaspoon lemon extract

Steps:

  • HEAT oven to 375ºF. Coat baking sheet lightly with no-stick cooking spray. Combine flour, sugar and baking powder in a large bowl. Add shortening. Beat with electric mixer on low speed until shortening is completely blended into flour mixture. Add milk, egg and lemon extract, mixing just until blended.
  • ROLL dough into 1-inch balls. Place 1-inch apart on prepared baking sheet. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool completely on baking sheet on wire rack.
  • For frosting, BEAT powdered sugar, shortening, 2 tablespoons warm milk and lemon extract in medium bowl with electric mixer on low speed until blended. Beat in additional warm milk, a little at a time, until desired consistency. Spread on top of cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 55.4, Fat 0.3, SaturatedFat 0.1, Cholesterol 5, Sodium 30, Carbohydrate 12.1, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 7.2, Protein 0.9

Rahil Saad
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These cookies were a disappointment. They were dry and tasteless. I would not recommend this recipe.


Nina Pantic
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I'm not a baker, but I wanted to try something new. These cookies were very easy to make and they turned out great! My family loved them.


Tamara Lothian
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These cookies were amazing! They were so light and fluffy, and the lemon flavor was perfect. I will definitely be making these again.


CHANTAI MARTINEZ
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These cookies were a bit too bland for my taste. I think I would add more lemon zest and juice next time.


Michael Dugan
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I love lemon desserts, so I was excited to try this recipe. The cookies were delicious! They were soft and chewy, with a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness. I would definitely make them again.


Shuqa Morabo
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These cookies were very easy to make, but they didn't turn out as I expected. They were a bit dry and crumbly. I think I might have over-mixed the dough.


Darii Ludmila
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I'm not a huge fan of lemon desserts, but I thought I would give these cookies a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The cookies were very flavorful and the lemon flavor was not overpowering. I would definitely make them again.


Mohamed Hamo
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These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I would reduce the amount of sugar next time.


Fiseha Endalkchew
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cookies turned out great! They were light and fluffy, with a delicious lemon flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Lois Isimhanze
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These cookies were so easy to make and they turned out perfect! I love the lemon flavor and the hint of almond extract. They're the perfect cookie to enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee.


Jk Niazi
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I made these cookies for a party and they were a hit! Everyone loved them. The cookies were soft and chewy, with a delicious lemon flavor. I would definitely make them again.


Siino
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These Italian Lemon Drop Cookies were a delightful treat! The cookies had a perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess, and the lemon flavor was refreshing and bright. I loved the addition of the lemon zest, which gave the cookies an extra burst of f


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