Thursday, March 31, 2011

Lemon Drop Cookies

Lemon Drop Cookies

  • 3/4 c sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
  • 1/2 cup crushed lemon drops
  1. Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Mix sugar and butter well.
  3. Add milk, egg and lemon peel and mix well.
  4. Sift flour, baking powder and salt.
  5. Gradually add sifted ingredients and lemon drops (finely crushed) and mix.
  6. Drop unto greased baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes.
  7. Let sit for 2 minutes before moving them to wire racks (they stick to paper towels, so avoid).
  8. Makes about 3 dozen.

Monday, March 21, 2011

Marshmallow Fruit Dip

Marshmallow Fruit Dip

  • 7 oz. marshmallow creme
  • 8 oz. frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • 3 oz. cream cheese
  • 1 T. grated orange rind - optional
  1. Combine first 3 ingredients well in mixing bowl. Chill until serving time. If desired, add orange rind just before serving.