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Lavadores (Washboard Cookies)
 
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Ready In: 40 Minutes
Servings: 48
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Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups sugar, divided
4 eggs
1 lemon, grated peel of
4 cups flour, as needed
1 tablespoon baking powder
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Using an electric mixer, cream the butter and 1 C of the sugar, about 1 minute.
3. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, blending well after each, until the batter is fluffy and pale yellow, about 2 to 3 minutes.
4. Stir in grated lemon peel.
5. In a medium bowl, wisk together flour and baking powder.
6. Using a wooden spoon, fold the flour into the egg batter.
7. Mix well. Gently knead the dough in the bowl for about 5 minutes.
8. Place the remaining 1/2 C of sugar in a shallow dish.
9. Shape pieces of dough into 1&1/2 inch balls.
10. Roll in the sugar and place on parchment-lined or lightly greased cookie sheets, 2 inches apart.
11. Flatten gently with tines of a fork to make horizontal lines.
12. Bake for 20 minutes or until a light golden color.
By RecipeOfHealth.com