LEMON THINS

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These irresistible thins have a tart lemon taste and crisp texture. To create a simple but special dessert, place some of the cookies in bowls of chocolate or vanilla ice cream.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/3 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the lemon juice, lemon zest and extracts. , Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Shape into a 12-in. roll; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm., Preheat oven to 350°. Unwrap dough; cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. , Bake until the edges are lightly browned, 9 minutes. Cool 1-2 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 49 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 42mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

Arslan Bumb
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making these cookies again and again.


Mario Villarreal
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cookies turned out too dry. I'll have to try again.


William Young
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These cookies are the perfect balance of sweet and tart. I love the lemon glaze.


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


Adnan Saab
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I'm not a baker, but these cookies were so easy to make. I'm definitely going to try more of your recipes.


Kimira Crear
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These are the best lemon cookies I've ever had! I love the crispy edges and the chewy center.


Fetratullah Karimy
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I've made these cookies several times and they're always a hit. The lemon flavor is so refreshing and the cookies are the perfect texture.


Mark Oellrich
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These cookies are so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make them ahead of time and freeze them.


Asitha Nalinda
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I had a little trouble with the dough being too sticky, but I added a bit more flour and it turned out great. Definitely worth the extra effort!


Patrick Naluso
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I'm not a big fan of lemon desserts, but these cookies changed my mind. They're perfectly tart and sweet, and the texture is amazing.


hassan faiz
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I made these for my kids' lunchboxes and they were gone in no time. They're a great healthy snack that's also really tasty.


Ah Ramim
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These lemon thins were a hit at my last party! Everyone loved the bright citrus flavor.


Thembakazi Mpongwana
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I've tried this recipe and it was absolutely delicious! The lemon flavor was perfectly balanced and the texture was crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside.


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