Lemon Cornmeal Dough

1. 1

   Position oven racks in upper and lower thirds of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F.

2. 2

   Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.

3. 3

   In a food processor, process the oats to a powder, about 30 seconds, then blend in the flour, sugar, cornmeal and salt.

4. 4

   In a medium bowl, whisk together the butter, egg, lemon peel and vanilla.

5. 5

   With the processor running, add the butter mixture and mix just until the dough comes together.

6. 6

   Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead a few times.

7. 7

   Form the dough into 2 disks and wrap each in plastic; refrigerate for 15 minutes.

8. 8

   Roll dough to a 1/4 inch thickness and cut out shapes using a 2 inch cookie cutter.

9. 9

   Transfer cookies to prepared cookie sheet and bake until lightly golden, about 12 minutes.

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