Lemon-Lime Cookies | Cookie Recipes

Lemon-Lime Cookies | Cookie Recipes

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 cup sugar
2/3 cup shortening
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lime peel
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 egg
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
Lemon-Lime Frosting (below)
LEMON-LIME FROSTING
2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons butter or margarine -- softened
1 teaspoon grated lime peel
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons water (2 to 3 teaspoons)
Heat oven to 375º. Beat sugar, shortening, lemon peel, lemon juice,
lime peel, lime juice and egg in large bowl with electric mixer on
medium speed, or mix with spoon. Stir in flour, baking powder, baking
soda and salt.
Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls about 2 inches apart onto
ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 11 to minutes or until edges are golden
brown. Cool 1 to 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheet to wire rack.
Cool completely. Frost with Lemon-Lime Frosting.
Lemon-Lime Frosting:
Mix all ingredients until smooth and spreadable.