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ingredients.

• 1 1/2 cups of margarine.
• 1 1/2 cups of sugar.
• 8 oz. package of cream cheese.
• 2 eggs.
• 2 tablespoons of lemon juice.
• 1 1/2 teaspoons of grated lemon peel.
• 4 1/2 cups of flour.
• 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder.
• fruit preserves.
• powdered sugar.

preparation.

1. Combine margarine, sugar, and cream cheese.
2. Blend eggs, juice, and lemon peel.
3. Add flour and baking powder. Mix well.
4. Chill for several hours.
5. Shape level tablespoon into balls, place on ungreased cookie sheet.
6. Flatten slightly, indent center, and fill with preserves.
7. Bake at 350°F for 15 minutes.
8. Cool and sprinkle with powdered sugar.