Lemon Lassie

Directions

1. 1
   Beat butter or margarine in a mixing bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed for 30 seconds.
2. 2
   Add 1 cup sugar, cinnamon, baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; beat until combined.
3. 3
   Beat in molasses and eggs until combined.
4. 4
   Beat in as much flour as you can.
5. 5
   Stir in remaining flour.
6. 6
   Divide dough in half; cover and chill until easy to handle.
7. 7
   Meanwhile, for filling, combine the egg yolks, lemon juice, 18 teaspoon salt, and 1 tablespoon.
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   water in a small saucepan.
9. 9
   Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly.
10. 10
    Cook and stir 1 minute more.
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    Stir in coconut and lemon peel.
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    Cool.
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    Roll each portion of dough on a lightly floured surface into a 15 x 6-inch rectangle.
14. 14
    Spread one fourth of the filling in a 1-inch-wide strip lengthwise down center of each rectangle.
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    Fold each long side of dough over filing, overlapping slightly in center; seal.
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    Place seam-side down on working surface.
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    Flatten slightly.
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    Cut crosswise into 1 1/2-inch bars.
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    Place bars 1 1/2 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
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    Bake in a 350F (180C) oven about 12 minutes or until set.
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    Cool cookies on wire racks.
22. 22
    If desired, drizzle with melted candy coating.
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    Makes 40.