Butter Cookies

Ingredients

6 oz butter
4 oz caster sugar
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon rind
8 oz flour
1/4 tsp salt
2 tablespoons of sugar

Directions

Cream the butter, caster sugar and lemon rind together until fluffy. Gradually sift in the flour and salt, beating until a stiff dough is formed. Roll into 2 sausage shapes. Cut each sausage into slices. Dip the slices into sugar and place on well-greased baking sheets. Put into the oven preheated to 180C/350F/GM4 and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until lightly browned. Makes approximately 30.