Lemon Refrigerator Cookies |
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Prep Time: 180 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 195 Minutes Servings: 48 |
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Butter, lemon, sugar and spice Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter, softened |
1 cup sugar |
1 large egg |
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice |
2 teaspoons freshly grated lemons, zest |
2 cups all-purpose flour |
1 teaspoon baking powder |
1/8 teaspoon salt |
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg |
Directions:
1. Whip butter in large bowl until smooth.
2. Add sugar and mix well.
3. Add egg, lemon juice and zest; beat well.
4. Combine and sift dry ingredients and gradually add into butter mixture.
5. Mix well after each addition.
6. Shape dough into 2 logs, (1 and 1/2 x 6 ).
7. Wrap each in plastic wrap.
8. Chill for 2-3 hours (or up to a week.) Preheat oven to 350°F.
9. Cut logs into 1/4-inch-thick slices.
10. Place on greased cookie sheets.
11. Bake about 15 minutes or until edges are light brown.
12. Transfer to wire rack to cool.
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