Nice Spice Cookies

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease two baking sheets.

2. 2

   In a large bowl beat the butter and sugar with an electric mixer until mixture is creamy and light.

3. 3

   Add the egg, a little at a time, beating well between each addition. Add the lemon zest.

4. 4

   Add the sifted flour and spices and, using a wooden spoon, stir well until the mixture forms a stiff dough.

5. 5

   Knead dough lightly in the bowl and, using your hands, shape the dough into 25 small balls.

6. 6

   Place the balls on the greased baking sheets, leaving room between each to spread during baking.

7. 7

   Flatten each cookie slightly with the prongs of a fork dipped in flour. Press the fork in two directions to make a crisscross pattern.

8. 8

   Bake for 10 minutes until golden. Remove from oven and let cool on a heatproof surface for five minutes. Then, with a spatula, transfer cookies to a cooling rack until cold.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.