Chinese Fans

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350.
2. 2
   Line 2 nonstick baking sheets with baking mats.
3. 3
   Sift together flour, baking powder and salt.
4. 4
   Set aside.
5. 5
   In a bowl, use an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment.
6. 6
   Cream the butter and 3/4 cup sugar until the mixture is light & fluffy.
7. 7
   Add the vanilla, milk, egg and lemon zest. Slowly add dry ingredients.
8. 8
   When well mixed, remove the dough from the bowl.
9. 9
   Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.
10. 10
    Divide dough into 4 equal parts.
11. 11
    Row out each piece of dough between 2 pieces of plastic wrap to form a rough circle 8 inches across and a 1/4 inch thick.
12. 12
    Peel off the top piece of plastic wrap, and use a pastry wheel to cut the circle into 6 equal wedges.
13. 13
    Using the back of a knife, mark each cookie with 3 or 4 lines radiating from the point of the triangle. Brush with egg white.
14. 14
    Sprinkle each group of wedges with 1 Tbsp. sugar.
15. 15
    Transfer to cookie sheets.
16. 16
    Bake until crisp and golden brown, 10-12 minutes.
17. 17
    Cool on wire rack.