Lemon Drop Cookies

These cookies take a little extra effort, but they are SO worth it! The little crunch of crushed lemon drops makes them taste very special. Recipe from Andrea...

Mix in a large bowl:

     1 1/2 cups shortening (can sub. butter)

     2 cups sugar

     3 eggs

     1 tsp. lemon extract

     1 tsp. lemon zest

     2 tsp. vanilla

Add:

     1 1/2 tsp. baking powder

     1 1/2 tsp. baking soda

     1 tsp. salt

     4 cups flour

Stir in:

     1 (6 oz.) pkg. lemon drops, crushed with a hammer

Roll into balls and place on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper or sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.  Bake for 10-12 minutes at 350° F. Let cookies cool on cookie sheet for 2 minutes, then brush with glaze. Remove immediately to cooling rack. Makes 6 dozen cookies.

Glaze:

     1 cup powdered sugar

     Juice of 1 lemon (or use Minute Maid frozen lemon juice, thawed)