No-Bake Lemon Drops

By ashleyeraas

Ingredients

• 2 cups finely crushed shortbread cookies (about 7 ounces)
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup almonds, toasted and finely chopped
• 1/2 cup finely crushed lemon drop candies*
• 2 tablespoons light-colored corn syrup
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1/3 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon finely crushed lemon drop candies

Details

Servings 36
Adapted from bhg.com

Preparation

Step 1

Directions

1.n a large bowl, stir together the crushed cookies, the 1 cup powdered sugar, the almonds, and the 1/2 cup crushed candies. In a small bowl, stir together corn syrup, milk, and melted butter. Stir the corn syrup mixture into the cookie mixture until well combined.

2.Shape cookie mixture into 1-inch balls. In a small bowl, combine the 1/3 cup powdered sugar and the 1 tablespoon crushed candies. Roll balls in powdered sugar mixture. Place on a large baking sheet or tray.

3.Cover and chill for at least 2 hours before serving. Roll balls again in powdered sugar mixture just before serving. Makes about 36 cookies.