Lemon Drop Cookies

(Courtesy of Taste of Home)

Ingredients:
1/2 c. butter, softened
3/4 c. sugar
1 egg
1 Tbsp. half and half cream
1 tsp. grated lemon peel
1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 c. finely crushed lemon drops
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt


Directions:
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.  Beat in the egg, cream and peel.  Combine the flour, lemon drops, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well.


Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 3 inches apart onto greased baking sheets.  Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.  Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks.