These lemony, no-bake delights couldn’t be simpler. Seven ingredients, three steps, and 30 minutes yields 36 cookies. And yep, they freeze like a dream. Pucker up!
No-Bake Lemon Drops
2015-12-08 17:42:47
Serves 36
Prep Time
30 min
Total Time
2 hr 30 min
Ingredients
- 2 cups finely crushed shortbread cookies (about 7 ounces)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup almonds, toasted and finely chopped
- 1/2 cup finely crushed lemon drop candies*
- 2 tablespoons light-colored corn syrup
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon finely crushed lemon drop candies
Instructions
- In a large bowl, stir together the crushed cookies, the 1 cup powdered sugar, the almonds, and the 1/2 cup crushed candies. In a small bowl, stir together corn syrup, milk, and melted butter. Stir the corn syrup mixture into the cookie mixture until well combined.
- Shape cookie mixture into 1-inch balls. In a small bowl, combine the 1/3 cup powdered sugar and the 1 tablespoon crushed candies. Roll balls in powdered sugar mixture. Place on a large baking sheet or tray.
- Cover and chill for at least 2 hours before serving. Roll balls again in powdered sugar mixture just before serving.
Notes
- * Place cookies in a single layer in an airtight container; cover. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze up to 3 months.
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