Lemon Drop Candy Cookies

June 17, 2013

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Thankfully, my kids attend a playgroup every Friday morning so I have a good excuse to make sweets on Thursday and share them the next day. This recipe makes a large batch, so I brought a gigantic Ziploc bag full of Lemon Drop Candy Cookies to playgroup a little while ago. I have to admit that I indulged in more than a few of them. I couldn't help myself. These suckers are GOOD. You've been warned. They're citrus-y yet sweet, soft and chewy, with an occasional tasty crunch f

1 1/2 c. shortening
2 c. sugar
3 eggs
2 t. lemon extract
1 1/2 t. baking soda
1 1/2 t. baking powder
1 t. salt
4 c. flour
Zest of 1 lemon
1-6 oz. package lemon drop candies, crushed

Cream sugar, shortening, eggs and extract. Add all dry ingredients (including lemon zest) and mix. Add crushed lemon drops. Roll into balls and place on a greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 for about 8...
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Nutritions

Calories
159

Sodium
185mg
7% DV

Fat
0.6000000000000001g
0% DV

Protein
4g
9% DV

Carbs
32g
11% DV

Fiber
1g
5% DV

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