Lemon Thins

Name: Lemon Thins
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: about 4 dozen
Ingredients: 1/3 cup butter, softened; 1/3 cup shortening; 1 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest; 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

Total Time Prep: 35 min. + chilling Bake: 10 min./batch + cooling

Yield about 4 dozen

Test Kitchen Approved

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

1/3 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

Directions

In a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the lemon juice, lemon zest and extracts.
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.
Preheat oven to 350°. Unwrap dough; cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets.
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.

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.

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