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I think I would also make them just a tad thicker.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-01-18","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"JeanFerguson"},"reviewBody":"Great cookies.  I'm generous with the lemon, and everyone (except lemon haters) love these","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-12-24","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Aug-95"},"reviewBody":"Melt in your mouth like a butter cookie but the lemon adds a touch of tartness.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-12-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"sydcod"},"reviewBody":"Excellent cookie!  I get complements and requests for the recipe every time I make these.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-03-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Jolena"},"reviewBody":"These lemon Slice 'n' Bake cookies are quick and easy to mix and bake. I left my roll of dough in the refrigerator over night and then divided the roll in thirds before baking. I used three different colors of sugar for Easter and they were so very pretty.Next time I would double the dough and also cut them a little thicker so they are not quite so fragile.I took them to a church bake sale. Everyone thought they were delicious and lemony...esp. the yummy lemon glaze.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-04-29","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"TriciaAG"},"reviewBody":"I will leave off the rolled in sprinkles step next time, I don't think they added anything, but the glaze does, and everyone enjoyed them at our Easter dinner.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-06-20","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"2124arizona"},"reviewBody":"The lemon flavored goodies are great anytime of year!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-12-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"atasteoftime"},"reviewBody":"Very disappointed.  Followed the recipe to a tee.  I got 23 not 24 of them and half of them fell apart.  Definitely melt in your mouth and need the icing but too much waste as they were too thin.  Maybe if they were thicker, they would stay in one piece.  Sorry to say but a waste of my time as I cannot serve or give them away.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":2,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-03-03","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Sprowl"},"reviewBody":"If you like lemon, try these!  Very tasty. I used Mayer Lemons as that is what I grow.  I don't know about that 28 servings.  Maybe for people on diets>LOL","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-12-20","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"stephanie m","givenName":"stephanie","familyName":"m"},"reviewBody":"nice, delicate lemon flavor as is, but next time I will add some lemon extract.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-03-07","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"pamdevone"},"reviewBody":"I like this recipe with a store bought sugar cookie dough.  It's still very good.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-02-06","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"kengrants"},"reviewBody":"I took these to a cookie exchange and everyone raved about how good they were.  This only makes a small batch, so I usually double the recipe.  They're so easy to make, and they taste moist and wonderful.  It's kind of like eating a lemon bar but in cookie form.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-12-24","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"cookingjenna"},"reviewBody":"These cookies have a great crisp texture.  They are not overly lemony, or overly sweet, and they made a pretty addition to my holiday cookie plates.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-04-02","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"twylight"},"reviewBody":"A different cookie!   Definitely needs the icing to finish off and add the lemon flavour.  I used fresh lemon zest.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-04-16","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"N.Camp"},"reviewBody":"Bravo! I added yellow food coloring to the icing so they didn't look plain, even with rainbow nonparelis. Loved the icing with fresh lemon juice and zest. 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