Genetta Cookies

== Description ==
Lemon cookies. Pretty, easy and very tasty. I have made them with adding lemon peel shredded very fine and the were also wonderful.
* Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group
== Ingredients ==
* 5 cups flour
* 1 cup sugar
* 6 tsp baking powder
* 1 cup Crisco (vegetable shortening)
* 6 eggs
* 1 tbsp vanilla
=== Sugar icing ===
* confectioners' sugar
* lemon extract, almond extract or anise extract
* water
* 1 tsp lemon juice
* coloured sprinkles (optional)
== Directions ==
# Mix together flour, sugar and baking powder.
# Add Crisco and mix until crumbly.
# Add eggs and mix together until thoroughly blended.
# Add vanilla and mix again quickly.
# Don't handle the dough too much.
# Form dough into little fingers and twist together like crossing legs and lay on an ungreased cookie sheet.
# Bake at 350°F for 12 to 15 minutes until light brown on bottom.
# Allow to cool before icing tops.
=== Sugar icing ===
# In a small bowl, make a mound of confectioners' sugar.
# Add one capful of extract to mound and slowly add some water a little at a time to make a thick paste.
# Stir in lemon juice.
# Dip the top of the cookie into the sugar paste, allowing excess to drip off.
# Top with sprinkles, if desired, while the cookie is still wet.
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