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                       Lemon Refrigerator Cookies

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

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  1      c             Butter
  2 1/2  c             Sugar
  2                    Eggs -- beaten
  1      tb            Lemon rind -- grated
  2      tb            Lemon juice
  3 1/2  c             Flour
  1      tb            Baking powder
  1 3/4  c             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 can wrap it securely. Chill the dough for 4 to 12 hours.

Slice cookies approximately 1/4" thick and place on cookie sheet.
Bake at 400  for 8 to 10 minutes. Or drop by teaspoonfuls onto cookie
sheet and bake.

Yield: 60 Cookies


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Notes: Adapted from recipe for Butterscotch Refrigerator Cookies
from Tim Green <[email protected]>