Ingredients:
1 cup margarine
3/4 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 tablespoon sour cream
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
pinch salt
NOTE:
Our cookies are delicious plain,
but are equally good iced or decorated with chocolate.
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Preparation:
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In a food processor or mixer, mix together margarine and sugar until
smooth.
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Add egg, sour cream, lemon juice, vanilla extract and grated lemon zest.
Beat well.
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Sift together flour, baking powder, spices and salt.
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Combine dry mixture to moist mixture, mix well and form dough.
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Wrap dough in plastic wrap and chill at least 1 hour.
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When ready to bake preheat the oven to 375 F (190 C).
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Roll out dough to 1/4 inch thickness and cut cookies.
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Place cookies on lightly greased cookie sheet and bake for about 7 to
8 minutes or until golden.
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Cool on cookie sheet for 5 minutes, than transfer to wire rack.
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