Lemon Cookies Iii

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. 2
   Blend the white sugar and shortening until light.
3. 3
   Beat in the eggs, milk, vanilla and 1 teaspoon lemon extract.
4. 4
   Mix until well blended.
5. 5
   Combine the flour, baking powder and salt.
6. 6
   Add the flour mixture to the shortening mixture.
7. 7
   Mix until combined (the dough will be sticky).
8. 8
   Drop spoonfuls of dough onto parchment paper lined baking sheets.
9. 9
   Bake for 8-10 minutes.
10. 10
    Let cookies cool on cooling rack.
11. 11
    To make icing: combine the confectioner's sugar, water and lemon extract to taste.
12. 12
    Beat until smooth and make icing thick enough to spread on cooled cookies (add more sugar if needed).