Lemon Snowballs

Directions

1. 1
   In a mixing bowl, cream butter, sugar and egg until well blended.
2. 2
   Add lemon juice and peel.
3. 3
   Combine flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt; stir into creamed mixture.
4. 4
   Add almonds. Cover and refrigerate the dough for at least 1 hour or overnight. Roll into 1-inch balls.
5. 5
   Place on ungreased baking sheets.
6. 6
   Bake at 350° for 10 to 12 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned (cookies will not brown on top).
7. 7
   Remove immediately to wire rack; cool for 5 minutes, then roll in confectioners sugar.
8. 8
   Yields about 3 dozen.