Lemon Anginetti (Italian Drop Cookies)

January 05, 2014

Classic Italian drop cookie without the traditional anise flavoring for those who don't care for that black licorice flavor. I much prefer a lighter lemony note.

1/2 C sugar
1/4 C shortening
3 eggs
1 1/2 tsp lemon extract
2 C flour (all purpose)
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/8 tsp salt
FROSTING -
3 C powdered sugar
1/4 C water
1 tsp lemon extract
colored sprinkles or decorative sugar

Preheat oven to 350. In a large bowl, beat the shortening and sugar together until creamy. Add the eggs and lemon extract and beat well. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and...
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Nutritions

Calories
390

Sodium
40mg
1% DV

Fat
2g
3% DV

Protein
5g
11% DV

Carbs
92g
31% DV

Fiber
2g
8% DV