Preheat oven to 350°F.

In large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, cream, and peel.

Combine the flour, lemon drops, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well.

Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 3 inches apart onto greased baking sheets.

Bake in oven for 7 minutes (max) or until edges are lightly browned.

Cool for 2 minutes before removing from wire racks.