Lemon Drop Cookies

By Brandymoe

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon half-and-half cream
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
• 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup finely crushed lemon drops
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, cream and peel. Combine the flour, lemon drops, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well.

Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 3 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks.
Yield: about 3-1/2 dozen.