Life Saver Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. butter
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
1/2 tsp. lemon extract
2 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
6 pkg. Life Savers

Preparation

Mix together butter, sugar, eggs and lemon extract.
Blend in flour, baking powder and salt.
Cover and chill at least 1 hour. Roll dough 1/8-inch thick on a lightly floured board.
Cut into desired shapes.
Cut a small hole in center with a sharp knife. Place cookies on foil covered baking sheet.
Place a Life Saver in the center of each cookie.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 7 to 9 minutes until lightly browned or until candy is melted.
Cool on baking sheet. Store in layers between wax paper.
These freeze nicely.
Yields 6 dozen.