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.