*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                        Lemon Coriander Crescents

Recipe By     : BH&G Cookies for Christmas; formatted by Patti Burgess
Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Christmas                        Cookies

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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     3/4  cup           butter or margarine
     1/3  cup           sifted powdered sugar
     1/4  teaspoon      finely shredded lemon peel
   1      tablespoon    lemon juice
   1      teaspoon      ground coriander
   2      cups          all-purpose flour
     1/3  cup           powdered sugar

In a large mixing bowl, beat sugar or margarine until softened. Add 1/3c powdered sugar and beat til fluffy. Add lemon peel, lemon juice, and coriander and beat well. Add flour and beat til well mixed.

Shape into 1 1/2x 1/2" logs. Curve each into a crescent moon shape, tapering the ends. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake in a 325 oven for 18-20 mins or until done. Remove and cool. In a plastic bag, gently shake a few cookies at a time in 1/3c powdered sugar. Makes about 48 cookies.

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