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These didn't turn out for me! I don't know what went wrong, but they didn't set up AT ALL! I followed the directions to a tee and even double checked to make sure I did it right.<\/p>","CommentId":1,"DateRated":"12\/03\/2016 21:22","GUID":"cfc26dcff1de4aedb96d5fbfb6f84d13","MemberId":7182927,"Rating":2,"ScreenName":"mrs._white","SubmittedDate":"12\/03\/2016 21:22"},{"Comment":"
The BEST lemon cookies. I used a thin lemon glaze with powdered sugar, lemon zest and juice and a little bit of water instead of dusting with powdered sugar. Everyone raved about them. I think I will make them smaller next time tho<\/p>","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"01\/22\/2016 14:51","GUID":"252b8a2450764bca9355568a98a17d95","MemberId":8608422,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Sattebery","SubmittedDate":"01\/22\/2016 14:49"},{"Comment":"
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I made this receipe last night and to my suprise they were really good. They are a light ,crisp cookie. Love them! I will be making this cookie for a cookie exchange this holiday season. I can't wait to pass this receipe on to my friends.<\/p>","CommentId":5,"DateRated":"12\/22\/2010 06:59","GUID":"8539a8838c6f420c88a59857d35dd9bc","MemberId":5717148,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"kaylashea","SubmittedDate":"12\/22\/2010 06:59"}]},"breadcrumb":[{"term_id":310796,"name":"Dishes & Beverages","slug":"dishes-beverages","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310731,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Wondering what to make? We've got recipes for any dish and beverage you're craving, from easy dinners to rich chocolate cakes and everything in between.","parent":309177,"count":43956,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/"},{"term_id":311758,"name":"Cookies","slug":"cookies","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":311693,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"From easy to decadent to downright delicious, these cookie recipes are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. Find all of your favorites, including chocolate chip, peanut butter, snickerdoodles and more.","parent":310796,"count":3011,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/cookies\/"},{"term_id":311780,"name":"Lemon Cookies","slug":"lemon-cookies","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":311715,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Take a bite out of these sweet and tart lemon cookie recipes. We have ideas for lemon crinkle cookies, healthy lemon cookies, Italian lemon cookies and more.","parent":311758,"count":93,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/cookies\/lemon-cookies\/"}],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"Lemon Thins"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"\n