LEMON CLOVE COOKIES

Lemon Clove Cookies image

Provided by swissms

Categories Dessert

Time 1h12m

Yield 60 cookies, 30 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups flour
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
1 -2 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 -3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123, Fat 4.9, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 19.2, Sodium 45, Carbohydrate 19.1, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 12.6, Protein 1.1