How do you make lemon drops with real lemons?

Homemade Lemon Drops with Real Lemons:

This recipe yields about 2 dozen lemon drops.

Ingredients:

* Lemon Zest: 1 tablespoon (from about 2 lemons)

* Lemon Juice: 1 tablespoon (from about 2 lemons)

* Butter: 1/2 cup, softened

* Sugar: 1 cup

* Powdered Sugar: 1 cup, for rolling

* Salt: 1/4 teaspoon

Instructions:

1. Prepare the lemons: Wash and dry the lemons thoroughly. Use a zester to finely grate the zest from the lemons. Squeeze the juice from the lemons and measure out 1 tablespoon.

2. Cream the butter and sugar: In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

3. Add lemon zest and juice: Add the lemon zest and juice to the butter and sugar mixture. Mix well until combined.

4. Add salt: Add the salt to the mixture and combine thoroughly.

5. Chill the dough: Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. This will make the dough easier to handle.

6. Shape the lemon drops: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

* On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness.

* Using a cookie cutter or a small knife, cut out lemon drop shapes.

* Place the shaped drops on the prepared baking sheet.

7. Bake the lemon drops: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.

8. Cool and roll: Remove the lemon drops from the oven and let them cool completely on the baking sheet.

* Once cooled, gently roll each lemon drop in powdered sugar.

9. Store: Store the lemon drops in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Tips:

* For a more tart flavor, increase the amount of lemon juice.

* For a smoother texture, use unsalted butter.

* You can also use a food processor to cream the butter and sugar for a quicker process.

* If you don't have a cookie cutter, you can use a knife to cut out squares or circles.

Enjoy your homemade lemon drops!