Lemon Drop Cookies

From Mary Cannon - had these at a neighborhood street party.  Amazing!  Esp. if you are like me and love lemon.

2 cups sugar
1 1/2c. butter-flavored shortening
3 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. lemon extract
4 cups flour
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp. salt
finely chopped zest of one lemon
1 (6 oz) package lemon drops, crushed (not too fine, a little chunky)
1 cup powdered sugar
juice of one lemon

Step one: preheat oven to 350 degrees
Step two: mix sugar, shortening, eggs and flavorings
Step three: stir in dry ingredients, lemon zest and crushed lemon drops
Step four: roll into small balls, flatten slightly 
Step five: bake on parchment-lined baking sheet for 10-12 minutes (must use parchment paper or the cookies with stick)
Step six: let cool slightly on pan 1 to 2 minutes
Step seven: make a glaze by mixing powdered sugar with lemon juice; then brush lightly over the cookie tops.  Let cookies cool completely.

Makes 4 to 5 dozen
Original recipe adapted from Ann Whiting Orton