French Lemon Sables (Sand Cookies)

• 1 cup all purpose flour
• 1/2 cup ground almonds
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp. grated lemon rind
• 1/2 cup butter
• 2 eggs, separated
• 2 tbsp. granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp. grated lemon rind

1. In bowl, combine flour, almonds, sugar and lemon rind.
2. Cut in butter to make fine crumbs.
3. With fork, stir in egg yolks to make moist crumbly mixture; press into ball.
4. On lightly floured surface, knead lightly until smooth.
5. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
6. On lightly floured surface roll out dough to 1/4-inch (5 mm) thickness.
7. Cut into 3-inch (8 cm) rounds; place on lightly greased baking sheets.
8. Brush tops with lightly beaten egg whites.
9. Topping: Combine sugar and lemon rind; sprinkle over rounds.
10. Bake in 375 degrees F. (190 C) oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until very lightly browned.
11. Makes about 16 cookies.
12. Canadian Living Cooks

flour, ground almonds, sugar, lemon rind, butter, eggs, sugar, lemon rind

Taken from www.foodgeeks.com/recipes/20523 (may not work)