Lemon Drop Cookies

I got this delicious recipe from my friend Trisha P. They are a favorite with everyone at my house!

Lemon Drop Candy Cookies

2 cups sugar

1 1/2 cups butter-flavor Crisco shortening

3 large eggs

2 tsp vanilla

1 tsp lemon extract

4 cups flour

1 1/2 tsp baking soda

1 1/2 tsp baking powder

1 tsp salt

zest of one lemon, finely chopped (a microplane makes it so easy)

6 oz lemon drop candies, crushed but not powdered

For glaze:

juice from lemon above

1 cup powdered sugar

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a bowl cream sugar and shortening for 2 minutes. Add eggs one at a time. Add vanilla and lemon extract. Stir in dry ingredients, lemon zest and crushed lemon drops. Scoop into 1-inch balls and flatten slightly (I use the bottom of a cup). Bake on parchment paper or Silpat-lined baking sheets for 10-12 minutes. Let cool on pan for 1-2 minutes then transfer to a wire rack.

Make glaze by mixing powdered sugar with juice from the lemon. Brush or spoon it lightly on the cookies and let them cool completely.