Lemon Clove Cookies

Total Time: 1 hr 12 mins Preparation Time: 1 hr Cook Time: 12 mins

Ingredients

• 2 cups flour
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 -2 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
• 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 2 -3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Recipe

• 1 mix flour, cloves and salt in medium bowl; set aside. beat butter and granulated sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. add egg and lemon zest; beat until well blended. gradually beat in flour mixture until well mixed.
• 2 divide dough in half. form each half into a log about 1 1/2 inches in diameter and 9 inches long. wrap in wax paper. refrigerate 1 hour or until firm.
• 3 preheat oven to 350°f cut dough into 1/4-inch thick slices. place on ungreased baking sheets. bake 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned. cool on baking sheets 1 minute. remove to wire racks; cool completely.
• 4 lemon glaze: mix confectioners' sugar and lemon juice in a small bowl untill well blended. drizzle over cooled cookies. let stand until glaze is set.