Lemon Clove Cookies

• flour↗2 cups
• ground cloves↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• salt↗1⁄8 teaspoon
• butter, softened↗3⁄4 cup
• granulated sugar↗1 cup
• egg↗1 1
• freshly grated lemon zest↗1 -2 teaspoon
• Lemon Glaze↗
• confectioners' sugar↗1 1⁄2 cups
• fresh lemon juice↗2 -3 tablespoons

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Mix flour, cloves and salt in medium bowl; set aside. Beat butter and granulated sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add egg and lemon zest; beat until well blended. Gradually beat in flour mixture until well mixed.

2. 2

   Divide dough in half. Form each half into a log about 1 1/2 inches in diameter and 9 inches long. Wrap in wax paper. Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm.

3. 3

   Preheat oven to 350°F Cut dough into 1/4-inch thick slices. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on baking sheets 1 minute. Remove to wire racks; cool completely.

4. 4

   Lemon Glaze: mix confectioners' sugar and lemon juice in a small bowl untill well blended. Drizzle over cooled cookies. Let stand until glaze is set.