Lemon nut icebox cookies

36 cookies

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1Egg yolk
1tablespoonMilk
1teaspoonGrated lemon peel
teaspoonAlmond extract
2cupsBasic cookie mix
cupChopped nuts

Directions

In medium bowl, combine egg yolk, milk grated lemon peel and almond extract. Add cookie mix and nuts. Shape into long 2" diameter roll.

Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 3 hours or overnight. Preheat oven to 375. Cut roll into ⅛" slices. Bake on ungreased baking sheets 8 to 10 minutes. Cool on wire racks.

Variation:

CHOCOLATE NUT ICEBOX COOKIES: Omit lemon peel and almond extract. Add ½ tsp vanilla and 1 square unsweetened chocolate, melted.

Submitted By MEG ANTCZAK On 02-10-95