Lemon Leaves

---

Sugar, chopped pistachios and lemon peel sprinkled on top of these cookies make them extra special. Feel free to use whatever cookie cutters you have on hand.

---

Steps

---

In a large bowl , cream the butter and 1 cup of sugar until light and fluffy.

---

Beat in the egg , cream and extract.

---

Combine the flour , baking powder and salt.

---

Gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.

---

Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until dough is easy to handle.

---

In a small bowl , beat the egg yolks and water.

---

In another bowl , combine the pistachios , lemon peel and remaining sugar.

---

On a lightly floured surface , roll out dough to 1 / 8-inch thickness.

---

Cut with a 2 1 / 2-inch leaf-shaped cookie cutter dipped in flour.

---

Place 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets.

---

Brush with the egg yolk mixture.

---

Sprinkle with the pistachio mixture.

---

Bake at 350-degrees for 6-8 minutes or until the edges are set.

---

Remove to wire racks to cool.

---

Ingredients

---

butter, sugar, egg, half-and-half cream, lemon extract, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, egg yolks, water, pistachios, lemon peel