«Sunny Side Up» Cookies

Instructions

1. 1

   In a bowl, cream the butter and sugar for 2 minutes with an electric mixer.

2. 2

   Add the egg and lemon zest. Beat for 1 minute.

3. 3

   In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt.

4. 4

   With a wooden spoon, add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and beat well until smooth.

5. 5

   Roll the dough into a 7.5-cm (3-inch) log. Cover in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 3 hours.

6. 6

   With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 180 °C (350 °F).

7. 7

   Unwrap the roll of dough and place on a work surface. Cut into 1/2-cm (1/4-inch) thick slices and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

8. 8

   Bake for 15 minutes or until cookies begin to brown.