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Italian Lemon Cookies

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 12 to 14 minutes
Makes: 6 dozen cookies

What You Need

3-1/2	cups all-purpose flour
1/2	tsp. baking soda
1/2	cup (1 stick) butter, cold
4	EGG YOLKS
1	cup sugar
1/2	cup sour cream
2 to 4	Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
2 to 4	tsp. freshly grated lemon peel

Here’s How

MIX flour and baking soda in large bowl; cut in butter with pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
BEAT egg yolks and sugar in mixer bowl with whisk attachment at high speed until light and fluffy, 5 minutes. BEAT IN sour cream, lemon juice and lemon peel. ADD yolk mixture, 1/3 at a time, to flour mixture, stirring just until combined after each addition. REFRIGERATE, covered, until firm, 30 to 60 minutes.
HEAT oven to 350°F. Work with 1/4 of the dough at a time, keeping remaining dough refrigerated. ROLL pieces of dough on lightly floured surface into 6 x 1/2-inch ropes. SHAPE as desired; place on ungreased baking sheets.
BAKE in 350°F oven until lightly browned, 12 to 14 minutes. COOL on baking sheets 5 minutes. REMOVE to wire racks; cool completely.

Enjoy

Shape this pliable dough into twists, knots, bows, wreaths or letters. Sprinkle with colored sugars or candy sprinkles before baking.

Insider Info

Chilled dough is easier to handle and holds its shape better.
Add lemon juice and peel according to personal taste. Remember to grate the peel before juicing the lemons.

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Nutrition Information

Per Serving

calories: 50
total fat: 2g
saturated fat: 1g
polyunsaturated fat: 0g
monounsaturated fat: 1g
cholesterol: 16mg
sodium: 10mg
carbohydrates: 8g
dietary fiber: 0g
protein: 1g
vitamin A: 61.8IU
vitamin D: 1.0IU
folate: 12.7mcg
calcium: 4.2mg
iron: .3mg
choline: 7.6mg

vitamin C: .3mg
vitamin E: .1IU
trans fat: 0g
sugars: 3g
potassium: 10.5mg
magnesium: 1.6mg
selenium: 2.6mcg
phosphorus: 11.8mg
vitamin B12: .0mcg
vitamin K: .1mcg
vitamin B6: .0mg
copper: .0mg
vitamin B1 - thiamin: .0mg
manganese: 0mg
zinc: .1mg
vitamin B2 - riboflavin: .0mg
vitamin B3 - niacin: .4mg
omega 3: .0g
omega 6: .1g