Hy-Vee Recipes and Ideas

Directions

1. Step1
   Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Step2
   In a large mixing bowl, beat margarine with an electric mixer for 30 seconds until creamy. Add sugar and baking powder. Beat in eggs and lemon extract. Stir in flour, almonds and lemon zest with a wooden spoon.
3. Step3
   Shape dough into two 12-inch-long logs. Place on a greased baking sheet.
4. Step4
   Bake 15 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
5. Step5
   Cool on wire rack. Turn oven down to 300 degrees.
6. Step6
   Cut each log into 1/2-inch slices.
7. Step7
   Place slices on a greased baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes; turn cookies over and bake 10 minutes more until dry.
8. Step8
   Cool on wire racks.