Anginetti (Italian Lemon Drop Cookies) Recipe

Name: Anginetti (Italian Lemon Drop Cookies)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: COOKIE; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/4 cup vegetable shortening; 3 large eggs; 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/8 teaspoon salt; FROSTING; 3 cups confectioners' sugar; 1/4 cup water; 1 teaspoon lemon extract

Servings: persons

COOKIE
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup vegetable shortening
3 large eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
FROSTING
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon lemon extract

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F.
2
For cookies, cream together sugar and shortening.
3
Add eggs and lemon extract and beat well.
4
Add flour, baking powder and salt; Mix well.
5
The dough should be soft and sticky.
6
With a small cookie scoop, drop dough onto a slightly greased cookie sheet or baking stone, spacing them about 2-inches apart.
7
Bake for about 12-15 minutes, or until firm and lightly brown.
8
Remove cookies from cookie sheet and allow to cool completely on wire racks.
9
For frosting, combine confectioners' sugar, water and lemon extract and mix until smooth.
10
Frost the tops of each cookie with a metal spatula.
11
Allow cookies to dry before stacking.
12
Store in an airtight container.
13
~NOTE~If you want to freeze the cookies, freeze unfrosted and frost once thawed.

1006

kcal

Calories

Fat

223

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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: COOKIE, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/4 cup vegetable shortening, 3 large eggs, and more.

Yes, Anginetti (Italian 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.

Anginetti (Italian Lemon Drop Cookies)

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