Lemonade Cookies

Name: Lemonade Cookies
Ingredients: 1 1/4 c. granulated sugar; 3/4 c. butter flavored Crisco; 2 Tbsp. lemon juice (fresh); 1 Tbsp. grated lemon peel; 1 tsp. vanilla; 1 tsp. lemon extract; 1 egg; 1 3/4 c. flour; 1 tsp. salt; 3/4 tsp. baking soda; 1/4 c. sweetened flake coconut (optional)

11 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1 1/4 c. granulated sugar
3/4 c. butter flavored Crisco
2 Tbsp. lemon juice (fresh)
1 Tbsp. grated lemon peel
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. lemon extract
1 egg
1 3/4 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
3/4 tsp. baking soda
1/4 c. sweetened flake coconut (optional)

Directions

1

Combine sugar, shortening, lemon juice, lemon peel, vanilla and lemon extract.
2

Mix at medium speed of mixer until well blended.
3

Beat egg into creamed mixture.
4

Combine flour, salt and baking soda.
5

Mix into creamed mixture just until blended. Sprinkle with coconut, if desired.
6

Drop rounded tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet and bake at 375° for 8 to 10 minutes or until cookies are set and edges are golden brown. Watch closely so coconut doesn't burn.
7

Cool for 2 minutes on baking sheet.
8

Then remove to foil to cool completely.