Lemon Cookies

From:

Betty Crocker

1 pkg. Betty Crocker Super Moist lemon cake mix

1/3 c. Shortening

1/3 c. Butter ~ (or margarine), softened

1 Egg

1 tub Betty Crocker Whipped, or Rich & creamy

lemon ready-to-spread frosting

Heat oven to 375

Stir about 1/2 of the Cake Mix (dry),

in with the Shortening, Butter, & Egg ...

in medium sized bowl, until well mixed.

Then stir in the remaining Cake Mix.

Drop dough by rounded teaspoons full,

about 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheet.

Bake for 10 to 12 minutes,

or until light brown around edges.

Let cool for 1 minute; remove from cookie sheet;

let cool completely.

Frost with Lemon Frosting.

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If rolled cookies are preferred:

Divide dough into 4 equal parts;

roll each part about 1/8 inch thick,

on lightly floured surface with a

cloth covered rolling pin.

Cut into desired shapes.

Place on ungreased cookie sheet.

Bake for 6 to 8 minutes,

or until light brown around edges.

Do not over bake!