INGREDIENTS

1. 1/3cupbutter, softened
2. 1/2cupsugar
3. 1lemon, zest of
4. 1egg, beaten
5. 4tablespoonslemon juice
6. 3cupsall-purpose flour
7. 1teaspoonbaking powder
8. 1tablespoonmilk
9. confectioners’ sugar, for dusting

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 325F.
2. Lightly grease several cookie sheets In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter, sugar, and lemon rind until pale and fluffy Add the beaten egg and lemon juice a little at a time, beating well after each addition Sift the flour and the baking powder into the creamed mixture and blend together.
3. Add the milk and mix to form a soft dough Pour the dough onto a lightly floured surface and divide into 5 equal pieces Roll each piece into a tube and shape into an”S” shape Place on the prepared cookie sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes.
4. Let cool on a wire rack.
5. Heavily dust with confectioner’s sugar.