Lemon Drops Recipe

Name: Lemon Drops
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: ½ cup butter, softened; ¾ cup sugar; 4 teaspoons finely shredded lemon peel; ½ teaspoon baking powder; ½ teaspoon baking soda; ⅛ teaspoon salt; 1 egg; ½ cup sour cream; ⅓ cup lemon juice, fresh squeezed; 2 cups all-purpose flour; coarse sugar; chopped yellow gumdrop; ¼ cup sugar; 2 tablespoons lemon juice, fresh squeezed

Servings: persons

½ cup butter, softened
¾ cup sugar
4 teaspoons finely shredded lemon peel
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 egg
½ cup sour cream
⅓ cup lemon juice, fresh squeezed
2 cups all-purpose flour
coarse sugar
chopped yellow gumdrop
¼ cup sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice, fresh squeezed

1
In a big bowl, beat butter (use an electric mixer on medium to high speed) for 30 seconds.
2
Add in the sugar, lemon peel, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; beat until combined.
3
Beat in the egg, sour cream, and lemon juice until combined.
4
Beat in as much of the flour as you can with the mixer; stir in any remaining flour using a wooden spoon.
5
Drop dough by slightly rounded tablespoonfuls 3 inches apart onto an ungreased cookie sheet.
6
Bake at 375 for 8 minutes or until tops are firm.
7
Meanwhile make glaze: in a small bowl, stir together the sugar and lemon juice.
8
When cookies are done, transfer cookies to a wire rack; brush tops of warm cookies with Lemon Glaze.
9
Sprinkle with coarse sugar and decorate with chopped gumdrops.
10
To store: place in layers separated by waxed paper in an airtight container; cover; store at room temperature up to 3 days or freeze up to 3 months.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup butter, softened, ¾ cup sugar, 4 teaspoons finely shredded lemon peel, ½ teaspoon baking powder, and more.

Yes, Lemon Drops falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Lemon Drops

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