Delicate Lemon Tea Cake Cookies

Description
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Ingredients

 * 1 cup softened butter
 * 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar (I use 1 cup for a less sweet cookie,
 * because you sprinkle the tops with sugar)
 * 1 teaspoon lemon extract
 * 2 eggs
 * 1 teaspoon lemon zest
 * 3 cups flour
 * 1 teaspoon baking soda
 * 1/4 teaspoon salt
 * 3 tablespoons buttermilk
 * Additional sugar for sprinkling tops

Directions

 * Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.


 * Beat butter in mixing bowl on medium speed for 1 minute till light, add sugar and lemon extract, beating till light and fluffy. Add eggs and lemon zest and beat well.


 * Stir together flour, baking soda and salt in a mixing bowl. Add to beaten mixture alternating with buttermilk.


 * Drop by rounded teaspoons onto a greased baking sheet. Sprinkle with sugar and bake for approximately 10 to 12 minutes or till lightly browned on edges.


 * Yield: 45 cookies