Chinese Fans

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350.

2. 2

   Line 2 nonstick baking sheets with baking mats.

3. 3

   Sift together flour, baking powder and salt.

4. 4

   Set aside.

5. 5

   In a bowl, use an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment.

6. 6

   Cream the butter and 3/4 cup sugar until the mixture is light & fluffy.

7. 7

   Add the vanilla, milk, egg and lemon zest. Slowly add dry ingredients.

8. 8

   When well mixed, remove the dough from the bowl.

9. 9

   Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.

10. 10

    Divide dough into 4 equal parts.

11. 11

    Row out each piece of dough between 2 pieces of plastic wrap to form a rough circle 8 inches across and a 1/4 inch thick.

12. 12

    Peel off the top piece of plastic wrap, and use a pastry wheel to cut the circle into 6 equal wedges.

13. 13

    Using the back of a knife, mark each cookie with 3 or 4 lines radiating from the point of the triangle. Brush with egg white.

14. 14

    Sprinkle each group of wedges with 1 Tbsp. sugar.

15. 15

    Transfer to cookie sheets.

16. 16

    Bake until crisp and golden brown, 10-12 minutes.

17. 17

    Cool on wire rack.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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