Old-Fashioned Lemon Almond Cookies Bruber

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   In a bowl with an electric mixer cream together the butter and 1 cup of the sugar and beat in the egg, the zest, and the almonds.

2. 2

   Beat in the flour, a little at a time, beat the dough until it is combined well, and chill it, covered for 2 hours.

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   Form the dough into walnut-size balls and arrange them 2 inches apart on lightly greased baking sheets.

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   Dip the bottom of a glass, moistened, in the remaining 2 tablespoons sugar and with it press down on the cookies, flattening them to about 2 inches in diameter.

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   Bake the cookies in the middle of a preheated 350F.

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   oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until they are golden around the edges, transfer them to racks, and let them cool.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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