Lemon Tea Cakes - Restaurant Association of Nova Scotia

Ingredients

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 6 eggs, slightly beaten
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter (no substitutes), melted and cooled
• 1 tablespoon finely shredded lemon peel
• 4-1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 2-1/4 cups water
• 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 6 to 6-3/4 cups sifted powdered sugar