Blueberry Lemon Drops
Source of Recipe
Aunt Saunny
1/2-cup (1/4-lb) butter or margarine, softened
1-cup granulated sugar
1 1/2-tsp grated lemon peel
1-egg
2-cups all purpose flour
2-tsp baking powder
1/2-tsp salt
1/4-cup milk
1-cup fresh blueberries
Powdered sugar
In large bowl of an electric mixer, beat butter until creamy;
gradually add granulated sugar, beating until smoothly blended. Beat
in lemon peel and egg. In another bowl, stir together flour, baking
powder, and salt; add to butter mixture alternately with milk,
blending thoroughly. Gently stir in blueberries.
Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls onto greased baking sheets,
spacing cookies about 2-inches apart. Bake in a 375 ºF oven for about
15 minutes or until golden brown. Transfer to racks and let cool for
5 minutes; then sift powdered sugar lightly over tops. Serve warm, or
let cool completely and store airtight for up to 3 days. Makes about
3 dozen.
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