Lemony Butter Cookies

Prep time includes chilling time ; )

Beat butter and sugar in large bowl with electric mixer at medium speed until creamy.

Beat in egg until light and fluffy.

Mix in flour , lemon juice , lemon peel , baking powder and salt.

Cover.

Refrigerate about 2 hours or until firm.

Preheat oven to 350f.

Roll out dough , a small portion at a time , on well-floured surface to 1 / 4-inch thickness.

Cut with 3-inch round or fluted cookie cutter.

Transfer to ungreased cookie sheets.

Sprinkle with sugar.

Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.

Cool 1 minute on cookie sheets.

Remove from wires racks.

Cool completely.

Store in airtight container.

butter, sugar, egg, all-purpose flour, fresh lemon juice, lemon, rind of, baking powder, salt