Serving Size : Preparation Time :
Categories : Cookies
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 Cup Flour
1 Tsp Baking Powder
1/8 Tsp Salt
1/2 Cup Butter Or Margarine,softened
1 Cup Sugar
1/2 Tsp Grated Lemon Peel
1 Egg
1 Tbl Lemon Juice
In medium bowl combine flour, baking powder and salt; set aside. In
large bowl cream butter, sugar and peel until light and fluffy. Beat in
egg and lemon juice until well mixed (mixture may appear curdled). Stir
in flour mixture until blended. Shape sough in two 2-inch diameter rolls.
Wrap tight; chill 4 hours or until firm. With sharp, thin knife, using
sawing motion, slice 3/16 inch thick. Add optional decorations. Place
slices 1 inch apart on lightly greased baking sheet. Bake in preheated
365 degree oven 8-10 minutes or until golden on bottom. Remove to rack
to cool.
HOLIDAY DECORATION: To make tree stencil, fold 3-inch square
heavy-gauge paper in half. Using fold as center, cut out a design that
does not exceed 2x2 inches. Place pattern on cookie; sprinkle cut out
with colored sugar. Place cinnamon candy on top.
