A Bit of Italy Lemon Drop Cookies Recipe

Name: A Bit of Italy Lemon Drop Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; ⅓ cup sugar; 1 tablespoon baking powder; ¼ cup shortening; ½ cup milk (I used 1% milk); 1 egg, beaten; 4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 2 cups powdered sugar; ⅓ cup butter, softened (do not use margarine); ¼ cup milk, warmed (divided amount); 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 1 teaspoon lemon peel, finely grated (optional)

Servings: persons

2 cups all-purpose flour
⅓ cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
¼ cup shortening
½ cup milk (I used 1% milk)
1 egg, beaten
4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 cups powdered sugar
⅓ cup butter, softened (do not use margarine)
¼ cup milk, warmed (divided amount)
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon peel, finely grated (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 350F Spray baking pans with a non-stick spray or line with parchment paper.
2
Combine flour, sugar and baking powder in a large mixing bowl.
3
Beat in shortening with mixer on low speed until completely blended into flour.
4
Add the milk, egg and lemon juice, mixing just until blended.
5
Roll or use a small cookie scoop to get 1-inch cookie dough balls and place 1 inch apart on baking sheet.
6
Bake 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned.
7
Remove from oven and let set for at least 5 minutes before moving to a cooling rack.
8
Cool completely.
9
When cookies are completely cool, make the frosting by beating the powdered sugar, butter, 2 tbls of the warmed milk, lemon juice and peel (if using) in a bowl with mixer on low speed until blended.
10
Gradually add in extra warm milk until you get the consistency of the frosting you want.
11
Spread on top of cookies and let set completely before storing.

721

kcal

Calories

Fat

128

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups all-purpose flour, ⅓ cup sugar, 1 tablespoon baking powder, ¼ cup shortening, and more.

Yes, A Bit of Italy Lemon Drop Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

A Bit of Italy Lemon Drop Cookies

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