Lemon Drop Cookies

from Klaudia Twitchell, my sister-in-law

2 c sugar
1/2 c butter flavored shortening
3 eggs
2 t vanilla
1 t lemon flavoring
4 c flour
1/2 t baking soda
1 1/2 t baking powder
1 t salt
zest of one lemon
1 8oz package of lemon drops, crushed

Glaze:
1 c powdered sugar
juice of one lemon

Preheat oven to 350.
Cream shortening, sugar, eggs, vanilla and flavoring.  Stir in dry ingredients and then the zest and crushed lemon drops. Roll into balls and place on parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes.

Mix the glaze ingredients and brush over cookies.  Makes 4-5 dozen.