lemon slices

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

In large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt until blended. From lemons, grate 2 tablespoons peel and squeeze 1/4 cup juice.

Step 2

In large bowl, with mixer at medium speed, beat butter, 1 cup granulated sugar, and confectioners' sugar until creamy. Beat in lemon peel and juice and vanilla until blended. Reduce speed to low, beat in flour mixture just until combined. Divide dough into 4 equal pieces. Shape each piece into 6-inch long log. Wrap each log in waxed paper and refrigerate overnight. (If using margarine, freeze overnight.)

Step 3

Preheat oven to 350°F. Cut 1 log crosswise into scant 1/4-inch-thick slices; keep remaining logs refrigerated. Place slices, 1 1/2 inches apart, on two ungreased large cookie sheets. Sprinkle slices lightly with some of remaining 1/4 cup granulated sugar.

Step 4

Bake until edges are lightly browned, 12 minutes. Cool on cookie sheets on wire racks 2 minutes. With wide metal spatula, transfer cookies to wire racks to cool completely. Repeat with remaining dough and granulated sugar.