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Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cookies
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3 c Flour -- sifted
1 ts Baking powder
1/4 ts Salt
1/2 ts Cinnamon
1/4 ts Allspice
1/4 ts Ground cloves -- done by
- hand, if possible, for
- stronger taste)
1/4 ts Nutmeg (optional)
1/4 ts Mace
3 Egg -- beaten light
3/4 c Sugar
1 Lemon -- juice & grated zest
2/3 c Nuts -- chopped
Measure flour and sift with baking powder, salt, and spices. Add
sugar slowly to beaten eggs and stir in lemon juice and grated
lemon zest. Add dry ingredients and nuts and mix well. Refrigerate
2 hours. Roll out 1/2" thick and cut with tiny cutter 3/4" round.
Let cookies stand over night in cool place on ungreased cookie
sheet. Just before baking, put a drop of brandy on each cookie.
Bake brandy side up [don'tcha just love it?] in 300°F oven for
1/2 hour. Cool thoroughly and place in tightly covered jar.
