Lemon Refrigerator Cookies

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Lemon Refrigerator Cookies

Recipe By : Marie Tehas (adapted)
Serving Size : 60 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cookies Desserts
Refrigerator Cookies

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 cup butter
2 1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs -- beaten
1 tablespoon lemon rind -- grated
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 1/2 cups flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 3/4 cups coconut

Beat butter until soft and gradually add the sugar. Blend until creamy. Beat in
eggs, lemon rind and juice; stir in coconut. Mix together flour, baking powder
and salt. Stir this into butter mixture; mix well.

Form the dough into a 2" roll on a piece of foil or waxed paper in which you ca
n wrap it securely. Chill the dough for 4-12 hours.

Slice cookies approximately 1/4 inch thick and place on cookie sheet. Bake at 4
00° for 8-10 minutes. Or drop by teaspoonfuls onto cookie sheet and bake.

Makes 5 dozen.

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NOTES : Adapted from recipe for Butterscotch Refrigerator Cookes from Tim Green
(TimGreen@ix.netcom.com)