Lemon Cookies II

Directions

1. 1
   Place butter in a large bowl and beat with an electric mixer until fluffy.
2. 2
   Add sugar and lemon peel, beating well.
3. 3
   Add egg, vanilla extract, and salt.
4. 4
   Continue beating until well blended.
5. 5
   Gradually add flour, a cup at a time, beating well after each addition.
6. 6
   Divide dough in half.
7. 7
   Wrap each half in plastic nd refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes to an 1 hour.
8. 8
   Preheat oven to 375F.
9. 9
   On a floured pastry cloth or well floured surface, roll out half of the dough at a time to 1/4 inch thickness and cut with cookie cutters.
10. 10
    Gather scraps and reroll until all dough is used.
11. 11
    Place cut cookies on ungreased cookie sheets about 1 inch apart.
12. 12
    Bake about 8 minutes or until golden brown around the edges.
13. 13
    Transfer to a rack and cool 30 minutes.
14. 14
    Sift powdered sugar over cookies.