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Cream Cheese Lemon Cookies




Source of Recipe


gilly






List of Ingredients



• 1/2 cup shortening
  
• 1/2 cup sugar
  
• 1 (4 ounce) package cream cheese
  
• 1 egg, well beaten
  
• 2 cups sifted flour
  
• 1 teaspoon Rumford baking powder
  
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
  
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
  






Instructions



1. Cream shortening; add sugar gradually, creaming until light and fluffy. Add cream cheese and half the egg, and blend well.
   
2. Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together. Add to creamed mixture, mixing well. Shape in roll, wrap in waxed paper and chill in refrigerator.
   
3. Slice and place on greased cookie sheets, brush with remaining egg and allow to dry.
   
4. Bake in moderate oven (350 degrees) 10 to 15 minutes.
   
5. Makes 5 dozen small cookies.