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Lemon Sage Cookies Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 2 tsps finely snipped fresh sage .
  • 2 2/3 c all-purpose flour .
  • 1 c butter, softened .
  • 1 tbsp finely shredded lemon peel .
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger .
  • 3/4 c sifted powdered sugar .
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

Directions
  • Step #1 preheat your trusty oven to 350*.
  • Step #2 In a large-ish mixing bowl, beat butter with electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds, add ginger, sugar & lemon juice.
  • Step #3 beat until mixd, scraping sides of bowl as needed during mixing.
  • Step #4 beat or stir in the flour, then stir in the lemon peel & sage.
  • Step #5 TO PREPARE MODLED COOKIES:.
  • Step #6 Lightly grease cookie sheets, set aside.
  • Step #7 lightly oil ceramix or wooden cookie molds.
  • Step #8 wipe off excess oil with a paper towel.
  • Step #9 lightly coat a mold with flour, then tap mild to remove excess flour.
  • Step #10 evenly press dough into prepared mold.
  • Step #11 if necessary, trim off excess dough with a serrated knife.
  • Step #12 unmold dough onto a lightly floured surface by tapping mold carefully on board until dough starts to release.
  • Step #13 using a metal spatula, transfer cookies to prepared sheet.
  • Step #14 flour the molds between each use, but do not oil them again.
  • Step #15 yield depends on size of mold used.
  • Step #16 STAMPED COOKIES:.
  • Step #17 shape dough into 1-1 1/2" balls.
  • Step #18 place balls 2" apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Step #19 using a floured cookie stamp or the floured pattern bottom of a glass, flatten balls to 1/4" thickness.
  • Step #20 makes 36.
  • Step #21 bake in a preheated oven for 10-12 mins or until edges are golden.
  • Step #22 cool on cookie sheets on wire racks for 1 min.
  • Step #23 transfer cookies to wire racks & let cool completely.
  • Step #24 TO STORE:.
  • Step #25 place cookies in layers seperated by waxed paper in an airtight container, cover.
  • Step #26 store at about room temp for up to 2 days or freeze undecorated cookies for up to 3 months.
  • Enjoy the Lemon Sage Cookies recipe

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