Lemon Snowballs

Lemon Snowballs




1 c. butter, softened

1/2 c. confectioner's sugar

1 tsp. grated lemon peel

1 tsp. lemon extract

1/2 c. lemon drops candy, crushed

2 1/4 c. all-purpose flour

1/4 tsp. salt

Confectioner's sugar for coating





In a large bowl, beat butter, 1/2 c. sugar, lemon peel and extract until

blended well. Stir in flour, salt and 1/4 c. of the crushed lemon drop

candy. Shape dough into 1-inch balls and place on ungreased baking sheet.

Bake at 400 degrees for 8-9 minutes, or until set but not brown. Remove

cookies from oven and roll in confectioner's sugar. Cool cookies for about

10 minutes and roll in remaining crushed candy, then finish cooling on wire

wracks.