Lemon Sables

Directions

1. 1
   For Cookie Dough.
2. 2
   Mix almond meal and powdered sugar in processor to fine powder, about 10 seconds.
3. 3
   Transfer to bowl of electric mixer.
4. 4
   Add butter and beat until light.
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   Blend in egg, lemon peel and salt.
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   Beat in flour all at once until just combined; do not overmix.
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   Gather dough into a ball, wrap in plastic and refrigerate at least 3 hours.
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   Divide dough in half;wrap half in plastic and return to refrigerator to prevent drying.
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   Roll remainder out on generously floured surface to thickness of 3/16 of an inch.
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    (Keep surface and rolling pin well floured to prevent sticking.
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    ).
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    Cut out rounds using floured 2-inch scalloped cutter.
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    Gather scraps and reroll additional rounds.
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    Set on baking sheets and refrigerate 30 minutes;repeat with other half of dough.
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    For Glaze:blend powdered sugar, egg yolk and lemon juice in small bowl.
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    Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
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    Lightly brush top of each round with glaze.
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    Score design atop each round with fork tines.
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    Bake until lightly browned around edges, about 15 minutes.
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    Cool completely on rack.
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    Store in airtight container.