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Prep Time: 45 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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Great with coffee or tea! Ingredients:
1 cup sugar |
1/2 cup butter |
1 tablespoon lemon zest |
1/4 cup lemon juice |
3 eggs |
3 cups flour |
Directions:
1. In large bowl of an electric mixer, beat 1 cup of the sugar and butter until well blended.
2. Add lemon peel and juice; mix to blend.
3. Beat in eggs, 1 at a time, until smooth.
4. Gradually stir in 3 cups of the flour, mixing well. cover and chill until dough is firm enough to handle easily, at least 3 hours or as long as 2 days.
5. For easier handling, chill the dough before you form the ring-shaped cookies.
6. Divide dough in half. Cover and chill 1 portion.
7. Divide other half into 8 equal pieces. With floured fingers, roll each piece on a lightly floured board to make a 10-inch rope.
8. Overlap ends of each rope slightly to form a ring.
9. Place rings about 1 inch apart on a greased 14x17 inch baking sheet. Sprinkle light with sugar. Bake in a 300°F oven until golden, 35-40 minutes.
10. Remove cookies from pans and let cool completely on racks. Repeat with remaining dough.
11. Serve or store airtight up to 10 days.
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