Lemon Lime Spring Cookies

By learen

You can add a drop or two of yellow or green food coloring to glaze to make them more springy.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 c sugar
• 1 c shortening
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 8 oz sour cream
• 1 T grated lemon rind
• 1 T grated lime rind
• 3 T lemon juice
• 4 c all purpose flour, plus 2 T
• 1 T baking powder
• 1 t baking soda
• 1/4 t salt
• Glaze
• 16 oz pkg powdered sugar, sifted
• 2 T grated lemon or lime rind
• 5 T lemon juice
• 1 t vanilla

Preparation

Step 1

Combine first 4 ingredients in a large bowl; beat until smooth and creamy.

Add rinds and juice; beat well.

Combine flour, baking powder, soda, and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture, beating well.

Drop dough by spoonfuls onto greased cookie sheets and bake at 350 for 10-12 min or until edges just begin to brown. Cool on wire racks.

Glaze
Combine all ingredients and beat until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cookies.