Lemon Drops
Recipe from Family Circle

Sprinkle these buttery cookies with confectioners' sugar while still warm. The heat from the cookies melts the sugar just a little allowing it to better coat the cookies.


Lemon Drops

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Servings: Makes 3-1/2 dozen cookies.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 31 mins
Related Categories: Christmas Cookies, Cookies, Cookies, Cookies, Easter Cookies, Lemons, Summer Picnics
 
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Ingredients
  • 1/2  cup (1 stick)
    unsalted butter, softened
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  • 1/2  cup
    confectioners' sugar
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  • 3  tablespoons
    fresh lemon juice
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  • 1  teaspoon
    vanilla
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  • 1-3/4  cups
    all-purpose flour
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  • 1/2  cup
    finely ground macadamia nuts
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  • 2  teaspoons
    fresh lemon zest
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  • 1/3  cup
    confectioners' sugar (for coating)
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Directions
1.
Beat together butter and 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar in bowl until creamy. Add lemon juice and vanilla. On low speed, beat in flour, nuts, and zest (dough will be slightly stiff). Wrap in plastic and refrigerate 1 hour.
2.
Heat oven to 325 degrees F. Pinch off heaping tablespoonfuls of dough. Roll into balls. Place 1 to 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
3.
Bake cookies in 325 degree F oven for 16 to 18 minutes, or until slightly browned near the bottoms of the cookies. Remove cookies to wire rack.
4.
Sift remaining 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar over still-warm cookies to coat. Resift once cooked, if desired. Makes 3-1/2 dozen cookies.
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