Thursday, July 12, 2012

Strawberry cookies

1/2c unsalted butter (soft)
1/2c granulated sugar
1 egg yolk
2tsp finely shredded lemon peel
1tsp vanilla extract
1.5c All Purpose Flour
1/2cup strawberries, divided
1/2c powdered sugar
2tsp lemon juice


Preheat oven to 350. Line 2 sheets w/ parchment. In mixing bowl, beat butter on medium speed for 30 sec. beat in granulated sugar until fluffy, 2 min. Mix in egg yolk, lemon peel and vanilla. Beat in flour & 1/4 cup berries. With your hands, work with the crumbly mixture until it forms into smooth dough. On a lightly flour surface, roll dough to 1/4 in thickness. Use a 3 inch scalloped cutter to cut rings. Cut centers w/ a 3/4 to 1 inch round cutter. Reroll and cut scraps. Place rings on cookie sheets. Bake for 10 min or until edges are light brown. Remove. Let cook.

Puree and sieve remaining berries. Stir rogether berry puree, powdered sugar and lemon juice. Drizzle over cooled cookies. Let stand until icing sets.

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