Lemon Thins
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 35 min. + chilling Bake: 10 min./batch + cooling
YIELD: about 4 dozen.
These irresistible thins have a tart lemon taste and crisp texture. To create a simple but special dessert, place some of the cookies in bowls of chocolate or vanilla ice cream.
Ingredients
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1/3 cup butter, softened
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1/3 cup shortening
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1 cup sugar
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2 tablespoons lemon juice
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2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
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1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
Directions
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1.
In a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the lemon juice, lemon zest and extracts.
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2.
Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Shape into a 12-in. roll; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm.
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3.
Preheat oven to 350°. Unwrap dough; cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets.
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4.
Bake until the edges are lightly browned, 9 minutes. Cool 1-2 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Dust with confectioners' sugar.
Nutrition Facts
1 each: 49 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 42mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
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