Freezer Food Friday – Lemon Icebox Cookies

 

 

Welcome to Freezer Food Friday.

 

 Today I have a cookie recipe to share. I am looking forward to seeing what you have. Post your recipe on your blog ( or leave it in the comments here if you do not have a blog) and link it below with Mr. Linky.

 

 

Lemon Icebox Cookies from Dessert du Jour

 

 

1 cup butter, softened

1 cup granulated sugar

1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon grated lemon rind

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

 

Beat butter and sugars at medium speed with an electric mixer until fluffy. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Add grated lemon rind and lemon juice, beating until blended.

 

Combine flour, baking soda, and salt; gradually add to butter mixture, beating just until blended.

 

Divide dough into 3 equal portions; roll each portion on wax paper to a 12-inch log. Cover and chill 8 hours.

 

Cut each log into 1/2-inch slices (about 28 slices), and place on lightly greased baking sheets.

 

Bake at 350F for 12 to 14 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.

 

Remove to wire racks to cool. Store cookies in an airtight container, or freeze, if desired.

 

Yield:  Makes 7 dozen.