Lemon Butter Cookies

By jasonhewitt

Ingredients

• 1 Lb Unsalted Butter, Softened
• 1 C Sugar
• 6 Egg Yolks
• 1 Tbs Vanilla
• 2 Drops Yellow Food Coloring
• Zest of 2 Lemons
• 5 Cups All-Purpose Flour
• 1 Egg

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

Cream together butter and sugar. Add egg yolks, vanilla, food coloring, and lemon zest and mix well. Gradually add flour while stirring. Chill for 1 hour. Roll out ¼ inch thick and cut into shapes. Beat remaining egg, brush each cookie with beaten egg. Place on parchment-lined baking sheet.

Bake for 24 minutes, or until slightly golden.