Lemon Breezies

These are a great take on Russian tea cookies.

1 cup butter, softened

1 cup powdered sugar, divided

1 1/2 tsp grated lemon peel

1 1/2 tsp lemon juice

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup finely copped slivered almonds

1/4 tsp salt

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

2. Beat butter, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, lemon peel, and lemon juice in large bowl 3 minutes

3. Combine flour, almonds, and salt in medium bowl; slowly beat into butter mixture

4. With 1-inch cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop dough onto baking sheets 1 inch apart. Bake 7-9 minutes or until light brown on bottom. Cool 5 minutes.

5. Roll in 1/2 cup of the powdered sugar while still warm; cool completely

6. Sprinkle with additional powdered sugar before serving

7. Enjoy!