Summer Lemon Sugar Cookies |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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I call these summer cookies because I made them for a June graduation party. They are very refreshing and light. Top with a lemon glaze and you have perfection! I received this recipe in a newsletter from the Old Farmer's Almanac. Ingredients:
2 3/4 cups flour |
2 teaspoons baking powder |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1 cup butter, room temperature |
2 cups sugar |
2 eggs |
2 teaspoons grated lemon rind |
3 tablespoons lemon juice |
1 cup quick oats |
Directions:
1. Sift together flour, baking powder and salt.
2. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar; add eggs, beating well.
3. Beat in lemon rind and juice.
4. Gradually add flour mixture, then stir in oats.
5. Chill dough thoroughly (at least 2 hours).
6. Roll level tablespoonfuls of dough into balls and place onto greased cookie sheets, allowing room for cookies to spread.
7. Using a flat-bottomed glass or custard cup that has been greased and dipped into sugar, flatten each ball to a 1/4 inch thickness (dip the glass into sugar each time).
8. Bake at 375 degrees F until lightly browned around the edges, about 8 - 10 minutes.
9. Cool on cookie sheet for 1 minute, then carefully move to wire rack.
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