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Lemon Oatmeal Cookies
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Ready In: 25 Minutes
Servings: 6
Our lemon tree is exploding with lemons! My recipe calls for fresh lemon rind and juice. If you use packaged lemon zest, you might want to add more than the 2 teaspoons. This cookie is light and crispy, not moist and chewey.
Ingredients:
2 3/4 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter (soft)
1/2 cup shortening
2 eggs
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons lemon rind
3/4 teaspoon lemon extract
3 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 1/2 cups oats
1 cup powdered sugar
Directions:
1. Cream butter, shortening, sugar and eggs, mix well, beat in lemon zest, juice and extract.
2. Add flour, baking powder and salt, stir in oatmeal.
3. Chill dough 2-3 hrs (I keep dough for up to 4-5 days and make a few at a time).
4. Roll dough in walnut sized pieces, toss generously in powdered sugar; place 1-2 apart on ungreased cookie sheet, flatten slightly with the bottom of a juice jar.
5. Bake at 350 about 12-15 minute or until browned around the edges. Make sure to let them brown enough so they will be crispy.
6. Cool and serve.
By RecipeOfHealth.com