Ingredients
1 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 1/2 cups sugar
8 eggs
2 tablespoons lemon extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup baking powder
FROSTING:
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
3 3/4 cups confectioners’ sugar
1 teaspoon lemon extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons milk
Food coloring
4 cups flaked coconut
Directions
In a mixing bowl, cram butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in extract. Combine flour and baking powder; gradually add to the creamed mixture.
Drop by teaspoonfuls 3 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 400 degrees F for 6-8 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.
In a mixing bowl, cream butter, sugar, extract and salt. Add enough milk to achieve spreading consistency. Tint with food coloring if desired. Frost cooled cookies. Sprinkle with coconut if desired.
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