Lemon Cornmeal Dough

Directions

1. 1
   Position oven racks in upper and lower thirds of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F.
2. 2
   Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
3. 3
   In a food processor, process the oats to a powder, about 30 seconds, then blend in the flour, sugar, cornmeal and salt.
4. 4
   In a medium bowl, whisk together the butter, egg, lemon peel and vanilla.
5. 5
   With the processor running, add the butter mixture and mix just until the dough comes together.
6. 6
   Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead a few times.
7. 7
   Form the dough into 2 disks and wrap each in plastic; refrigerate for 15 minutes.
8. 8
   Roll dough to a 1/4 inch thickness and cut out shapes using a 2 inch cookie cutter.
9. 9
   Transfer cookies to prepared cookie sheet and bake until lightly golden, about 12 minutes.