Sponge Cake Cookies

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1-1/2 cups sugar
• 8 large eggs, room temperature
• 2 tablespoons lemon extract
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup baking powder
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon lemon extract
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 3 to 4 tablespoons whole milk
• Food coloring, optional
• 4 cups sweetened shredded coconut, optional

1. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in extract. Combine the flour and baking powder; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well.
2. Drop by teaspoonfuls 3 in. apart onto ungreased
3. . Bake at 400u0b0 for 6-8 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.
4. In a small bowl, beat the butter, sugar, extract and salt until smooth. Add enough milk to achieve spreading consistency. Tint with food coloring if desired. Frost cooled cookies. Sprinkle with coconut if desired.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/sponge-cake-cookies/ (may not work)