LEMON SNOWDROPS

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Lemon cookie sandwiches!

Provided by Robin J.

Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Lemon Dessert Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 13

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Ingredients

1 cup butter
½ cup sifted confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon lemon extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup water
2 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons lemon zest
3 tablespoons lemon juice
3 drops yellow food coloring

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degree C).
Cream 1 cup butter or margarine and 1/2 cup sifted confectioners' sugar. Add 2 cups flour, lemon extract, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; mix well.
Place about 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheet. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool. Put together with filling. Roll in confectioners' sugar.
To Make Filling: Mix 1/2 cup sugar, 2 Tablespoons cornstarch, and dash of salt. Add 1/2 cup water, 2 Tablespoons butter or margarine, 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind, 3 Tablespoons lemon juice, and 3 drops of yellow food coloring. Bring to rolling boil, stirring constantly; boil and stir 1 minutes. Cool. Frost flat side of one cookie and put together with another cookie, sandwich-like. Roll in confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144.1 calories, Carbohydrate 15.5 g, Cholesterol 22.9 mg, Fat 8.7 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 110.2 mg, Sugar 6.8 g

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Treasure Nsing

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These cookies are so light and fluffy, they practically melt in your mouth.

Alison Pro Alison Pro

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I love the delicate lemon flavor of these cookies. They're the perfect treat for a summer afternoon.

mkhalid nmh

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These cookies are so easy to make, and they're always a hit with my family and friends.

DogsLove Pizza

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I made these cookies for a bake sale, and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!

Ethan Lee

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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover egg whites. They're also a great make-ahead dessert. Just freeze the dough balls before baking, and then bake them off when you're ready to serve.

Romario Stoll

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I've never been a fan of lemon desserts, but these cookies changed my mind. They're so light and airy, and the lemon flavor is just right.

Lil black And blue

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These cookies are the perfect balance of sweet and tart. The lemon flavor really shines through.

Pheliswa Dlokolo

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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few ingredients, and it comes together in no time.

Abdul Ghaffar Khan

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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover egg whites, and they're also a great make-ahead dessert.

Madison Neumann

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I've made these cookies several times, and they always turn out perfect. They're the perfect addition to any cookie platter.

Katumba Ramathan

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These cookies are so light and fluffy, they practically melt in your mouth.

Justin Hayes

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I love the delicate lemon flavor of these cookies. They're the perfect treat for a summer afternoon.

umar faraz158

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These cookies are so easy to make, and they're always a hit with my family and friends.

Ian asheti

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I made these cookies for a bake sale, and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!

Shishi Ar

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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover egg whites. They're also a great make-ahead dessert. Just freeze the dough balls before baking, and then bake them off when you're ready to serve.