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French Lemon Sables (Sand Cookies)

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Ingredients:

1 cup all purpose flour
1/2 cup ground almonds
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 tbsp. grated lemon rind
1/2 cup butter
2 eggs, separated

Topping:
2 tbsp. granulated sugar
1 tbsp. grated lemon rind

Directions:

In bowl, combine flour, almonds, sugar and lemon rind. Cut in butter to make fine crumbs. With fork, stir in egg yolks to make moist crumbly mixture; press into ball. On lightly floured surface, knead lightly until smooth. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes.

On lightly floured surface roll out dough to 1/4-inch (5 mm) thickness. Cut into 3-inch (8 cm) rounds; place on lightly greased baking sheets. Brush tops with lightly beaten egg whites.

Topping: Combine sugar and lemon rind; sprinkle over rounds. Bake in 375 degrees F. (190 C) oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until very lightly browned. Makes about 16 cookies.

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Comments from olga :

Sables, or sand cookies, are popular in northern France. This version is crisp and buttery with a touch of lemon.

 
 
 

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