Lemon Light Drop Cookies

Name: Lemon Light Drop Cookies
Ingredients: 1 1/2 c. sugar; 1 c. shortening; 1 Tbsp. grated lemon peel; 2 eggs; 1 c. lemon or plain yogurt; 1 tsp. lemon extract; 3 1/2 c. all-purpose flour (lightly spooned into measuring cup); 2 tsp. baking powder; 1/2 tsp. baking soda; 1/2 tsp. salt; sugar or chopped nuts

11 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. sugar
1 c. shortening
1 Tbsp. grated lemon peel
2 eggs
1 c. lemon or plain yogurt
1 tsp. lemon extract
3 1/2 c. all-purpose flour (lightly spooned into measuring cup)
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
sugar or chopped nuts

Directions

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In a large bowl, cream the sugar, shortening and lemon peel until light and fluffy. Add eggs; beat well. Add yogurt and lemon extract; mix well. Stir in flour, baking powder, soda and salt. Blend well. Drop by teaspoonfuls 2-inches apart on greased cookie sheet. Sprinkle sugar or chopped nuts over tops and bake at 350° for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned around edges. Remove from cookie sheets immediately and cool.
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Makes 6 dozen.