Lemon Cornmeal Slices

Source: Good Housekeeping 2/95 pg. 102

Yield: 40 Cookies     Oven Temp: 350 F     Prep. Time: 30 min.

Ingredients:
1 Cup Butter
3/4 Cup Sugar (Granulated)
1 Each Egg
2 Tsp. Lemon Peel (Grated)
1 Tbs. Lemon Juice (Fresh)
2 Cup Flour (All Purpose)
1 Cup Cornmeal
1/4 Cup Corn Syrup (Light)
1/2 Cup Sugar Crystals (Yellow)

Instructions:
1. Beat butter and sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer until fluffy.
2. Beat in egg, lemon peel and juice until blended.
3. With mixer on low speed, beat flour and cornmeal.
4. Divide dough in half.
5. Roll each portion on a lightly floured surface to and 8" log.
6. Wrap and refrigerate until firm, at least 4 hours.
7. Cut logs into 1/4" thick slices.
8. Cut each slice in half.
9. Place 2" apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
10. Bake 10 to 12 minutes until set and edges begin to brown lightly.
11. Remove to wire racks to cool.
12. Brush cookies lightly with corn syrup.
13. Sprinkle with or dip in sugar crystals.

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