Nice Spice Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease two baking sheets.
2. 2
   In a large bowl beat the butter and sugar with an electric mixer until mixture is creamy and light.
3. 3
   Add the egg, a little at a time, beating well between each addition. Add the lemon zest.
4. 4
   Add the sifted flour and spices and, using a wooden spoon, stir well until the mixture forms a stiff dough.
5. 5
   Knead dough lightly in the bowl and, using your hands, shape the dough into 25 small balls.
6. 6
   Place the balls on the greased baking sheets, leaving room between each to spread during baking.
7. 7
   Flatten each cookie slightly with the prongs of a fork dipped in flour. Press the fork in two directions to make a crisscross pattern.
8. 8
   Bake for 10 minutes until golden. Remove from oven and let cool on a heatproof surface for five minutes. Then, with a spatula, transfer cookies to a cooling rack until cold.