Lemon Sugar Wafers

Submitted by Suzie_Q

"From a Robin Hood cookbook."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 40mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Yields: 6 dozen
• Serves: 48

ingredients

• 2 cups white sugar
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 2 eggs
• 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
• 1⁄4 cup lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 3 1⁄2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
• granualated sugar

directions

1. Cream sugar, butter, eggs, lemon zest, juice and vanilla in large mixing bowl until smooth.
2. Stir in flour, baking soda, salt and cream of tartar until well blended.
3. Refrigerate 1 hour.
4. Shape dough into 1 inch balls. Roll in sugar. Place 2 inches apart on prepared cookie sheet.
5. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in a 325 degree oven or until light golden brown.
6. Cookies will be soft in the centre.
7. Cool on sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to rack to cool completely.