Cookies
ICED LEMON COOKIES
Cookies:
2 c. sugar
2 eggs
1/2 c. lemon juice
1 tsp. baking soda
4 1/2 c. sifted flour
1 c. shortening
1 c. buttermilk
1 lemon rind, grated
2 tsp. baking powder
Cream sugar and shortening. Add eggs and beat until fluffy. Add lemon juice and
grated rind.
Sift flour, soda and baking powder together. Add to above mixture alternating
with buttermilk.
Drop on greased cookie sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes. Cool
and ice.
Makes 8 to 10 dozen.
Icing:
1 box powdered sugar (1 lb.)
2 tbsp. evaporated milk
1/4 tsp. lemon extract
2 tbsp. melted butter
Rind and juice of 1 lemon
Drops of boiling water to thin if necessary
Icing: Combine ingredients for icing. Mix well. Consistency should be like a
thick glaze.