Lemon Clove Cookies

Name: Lemon Clove Cookies
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 1 h 12 min
Yield: 60 cookies, 30 serving(s)
Ingredients: 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

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Recipe by swissms

A lovely combination of clove and lemon. These cookies are perfect for the holidays.

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READY IN: 1hr 12mins

SERVES: 30

YIELD: 60 cookies

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

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
Lemon Glaze
1 ¹⁄₂

cups confectioners' sugar
2 -3

tablespoons fresh lemon juice

DIRECTIONS

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.

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