Lemon-Cinnamon Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 375F (190C).
2. 2
   In a very large mixing bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking ammonia and salt.
3. 3
   Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse meal.
4. 4
   Add the eggs and lemon peel; mix well to form a dough.
5. 5
   On a floured surface, roll out the dough to 18 inch thickness.
6. 6
   Cut into shapes with 2-3-inch cookie cutters.
7. 7
   Place the cutouts on ungreased cookie sheets.
8. 8
   Combine the egg white and water; brush over the tops of the cookies.
9. 9
   Sprinkle with sugar.
10. 10
    Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until golden.
11. 11
    Remove to a wire rack to cool.
12. 12
    Drizzle with melted chocolate, if you like.