These are a nice, refreshingly light little cookie that is just perfect for Spring. Hope you enjoy!

Italian Lemon Drop Cookies

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Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 Tbsp baking powder
• ¼ cup shortening
• ½ cup milk (reconstituted powdered milk)
• 1 large egg, beaten (2 Tbsp egg powder + 4 Tbsp water)
• 2 tsp lemon extract

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 375° F.
2. Combine the flour, sugar, and baking powder in a large mixing bowl. Cut in the shortening. Stir in the milk, egg, and lemon extract. Mix until well blended.
3. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls with floured hands. Place the cookies on a lightly greased cookie sheet, about 1 inch apart.
4. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or just until golden brown. Place the cookie sheet on a cooling rack and allow to cool completely.
5. While the cookies are cooling, prepare the frosting.

Frosting

Ingredients:

• 1/3 cup shortening
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• ¼ cup warm milk (reconstituted powdered milk)
• 1 tsp lemon extract

Directions:

1. Combine the shortening and sugar in a medium bowl using a pastry blender.
2. Stir in the warm milk, a little at a time, until the shortening is a good consistency to spread. Stir in the lemon extract.
3. Spread a thin layer of frosting on the cooled cookies, or I actually like to dip the top of the cookie into the bowl of frosting to get a nice smooth top.
4. Enjoy!