*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                            LEMON DROP COOKIES

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Cookies                          Vegetarian

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1       c            Shortening
   2       c            Sugar
     1/4   c            Lemon juice
     1/2   c            Water
   1       t            Baking soda
   1       t            Cream of tartar
   3       c            Flour

  Beat shortening for 30 seconds.  Add sugar & continue
  to beat till light & fluffy.  Combine lemon juice &
  water. Combine the dry ingredients. Alternately mix
  the dry & wet ingredients with the beaten mixture. Mix
  well.  Drop by spoonful onto a greased cookie sheet.
  
  Bake for 8 to 10 minutes at 450F.
  
  Makes about 60 to 70.
 


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