Butter Cookies

1. 1

   Sift flour on counter and make a well.

2. 2

   Add 1 yolk, sugar, rum and the zest of 1/2 lemon into the well.

3. 3

   Mix ingredients in the well.

4. 4

   Add cubed butter on the flour.

5. 5

   Incorporate everything quickly working from the outside in and with as less hand contact as possible (using a knife or a pastry cutter).

6. 6

   Knead swiftly to form a smooth dough.

7. 7

   Wrap in foil and let rest in the fridge for 1/2 hour.

8. 8

   Preheat oven to 190C.

9. 9

   Lightly grease cookie sheets.

10. 10

    Roll dough thinly (1/2 cm .3/16 inch).

11. 11

    Cut with simple cookie cutter (heart, crescent etc 1 1/2 - 2 inches big).

12. 12

    Put on cookie sheet, spaced 2 inches apart.

13. 13

    Beat remaining yolk and brush cookies.

14. 14

    Bake on middle rack for 8-10 minutes until golden.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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