Ingredients

1cupall-purpose flour

½cupwhite sugar

¼tspground cardamom

1pinchground cinnamon

¼tsplemon peel,grated

¼cupground almonds

6tbspbutter

1egg

2tspmilk

⅓cupgranulated sugar,for decoration

Preparation

Sift together flour, sugar, and spices; stir in peel and almonds. Cut in margarine till mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in egg and milk till mixture forms a ball; chill.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Roll out to about ⅛ inch thickness. Cut into circles 1¾ inches in diameter. Place on ungreased cookie sheets; sprinkle with sugar.

Bake for 6 to 8 minutes until edges are brown.