Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons freshly grated lemons, zest
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Instructions

1. Whip butter in large bowl until smooth.

2. Add sugar and mix well.

3. Add egg, lemon juice and zest; beat well.

4. Combine and sift dry ingredients and gradually add into butter mixture.

5. Mix well after each addition.

6. Shape dough into 2 logs, (1 and 1/2" x 6").

7. Wrap each in plastic wrap.

8. Chill for 2-3 hours (or up to a week.) Preheat oven to 350°F.

9. Cut logs into 1/4-inch-thick slices.

10. Place on greased cookie sheets.

11. Bake about 15 minutes or until edges are light brown.

12. Transfer to wire rack to cool.