Instructions

Preheat oven to 350.

In mixing bowl beat butter and salt (if using) until fluffy.

Mix in ½ c. powdered sugar and lemon peel.

Add the flour, mixing until well combined.

If dough is a bit dry, quarter your lemon and squeeze juice of one quarter into dough.

Form into 1 in. balls or drop onto cookie sheet with teaspoon cookie scoop.

Bake 12 minutes. Cookies should be very light brown on the bottom.

Let cool on baking sheet for 3 min. after removing from oven.

Move cookies to a piece of newspaper.

Put remaining ½ c. powdered sugar in a flour sifter and generously sprinkle on slightly warm cookies.

Let cool. Sprinkle with edible glitter or sanding sugar if desired.