Michael Memoli
Your Concierge Computer Consultant
Recipe of the Month
March 2013

Lemon Cookies & Easter Shapes

Ok, yes, I like sweets. This is a cookie that we would make every year for Easter. Some times we would make them into shapes like chicks or bunnies. Other times we would roll them into a ball. Both taste great!

6	eggs
6	tablespoons baking powder
1	cup shortening, melted
1 1/4	pounds flour, (yes pounds)
1	cup sugar
2	teaspoons vanilla or lemon extract
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GLAZE
2	tablespoons lemon juice
1	tablespoon water
	confectioners' sugar
Variation
4	tablespoons cocoa
1 1/2	teaspoons almond extract
	Can use both of above in place of the lemon extract in the glaze
Melt shortening and let cool. Then mix shortening with sugar, eggs, and extract. Add flour and baking powder. Mix well. Make into balls or shapes. Bake at 350 degrees until bottom is lightly browned, and top is not to stiff Let cool. Then apply glaze.

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