Lemon Cookies

Lemon Cookies Categories: Holiday|Cookies
Nb persons: 0
Yield: Makes 3 dozen
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Source: Everyday with Rachel Ray Holiday 2008

    1 1/4 c.  sugar
    1 stick  unsalted butter, chilled
    1 Tb.  lemon juice, plus grated peel of 2 lemons
    1 large  egg
    1 1/2 c.  flour
    1/4 tsp.  baking soda
    1/4 tsp.  salt

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line 3 large cookie sheets with parchment paper. Using an electric mixer, beat 1 cup sugar, the butter, lemon peel and lemon juice until fluffy. Mix in the egg, then the flour, baking soda and salt.

2. In a small bowl, add the remaining 1/4 cup sugar. Roll heaping teaspoons of dough into balls, then roll in the sugar. Place a few inches apart on the prepared cookie sheet. Bake until golden at the edges, about 15 minutes. Transfer the cookie sheets to racks to cool.

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