Name: Lemon Thins
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 1/3 cup butter, softened -; 1/3 cup shortening -; 1 cup sugar -; 2 tablespoons lemon juice -; 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest -; 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract -; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract -; 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour -; 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder -; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda -; 1/4 teaspoon salt -; 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar -

Recipe information

Cooking:

35 min.

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Ingredients for - Lemon Thins

1. 1/3 cup butter, softened -

2. 1/3 cup shortening -

3. 1 cup sugar -

4. 2 tablespoons lemon juice -

5. 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest -

6. 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract -

7. 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract -

8. 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour -

9. 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder -

10. 1/2 teaspoon baking soda -

11. 1/4 teaspoon salt -

12. 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar -

How to cook deliciously - Lemon Thins

1. Stage

In a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the lemon juice, lemon zest and extracts.

2. Stage

Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Shape into a 12-in. roll; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm.

3. Stage

Preheat oven to 350°. Unwrap dough; cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets.

4. Stage

Bake until the edges are lightly browned, 9 minutes. Cool 1-2 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Dust with confectioners' sugar.