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Ingredients
| all-purpose flour (unsifted): 2 cups |
| ground cloves: 1/4 tsp |
| salt: 1/8 tsp |
| salted butter: 3/4 cup (softened) |
| granulated sugar: 1 cup |
| eggs: 1 |
| lemon zest: 2 tsp (freshly grated) |
| powdered sugar (unsifted): 1 1/2 cups |
| lemon juice: 3 Tbl (fresh) |
Lemon Clove Cookies
Credit: Food.com
User rating:
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Prep Time
60 min -
Cook Time
12 min -
Servings
60 serving(s)
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- Mix flour, cloves and salt in medium bowl; set aside. Beat butter and granulated sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add egg and lemon zest; beat until well blended. Gradually beat in flour mixture until well mixed.
- Divide dough in half. Form each half into a log about 1 1/2 inches in diameter and 9 inches long. Wrap in wax paper. Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm.
- Preheat oven to 350°F Cut dough into 1/4-inch thick slices. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on baking sheets 1 minute. Remove to wire racks; cool completely.
- Lemon Glaze: mix confectioners' sugar and lemon juice in a small bowl untill well blended. Drizzle over cooled cookies. Let stand until glaze is set.