Lavadores (Washboard Cookies)

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups sugar, divided
• 4 eggs
• 1 lemon, grated peel of
• 4 cups flour, as needed
• 1 tablespoon baking powder

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. 2

   Using an electric mixer, cream the butter and 1 C of the sugar, about 1 minute.

3. 3

   Beat in the eggs, one at a time, blending well after each, until the batter is fluffy and pale yellow, about 2 to 3 minutes.

4. 4

   Stir in grated lemon peel.

5. 5

   In a medium bowl, wisk together flour and baking powder.

6. 6

   Using a wooden spoon, fold the flour into the egg batter.

7. 7

   Mix well. Gently knead the dough in the bowl for about 5 minutes.

8. 8

   Place the remaining 1/2 C of sugar in a shallow dish.

9. 9

   Shape pieces of dough into 1&1/2 inch balls.

10. 10

    Roll in the sugar and place on parchment-lined or lightly greased cookie sheets, 2 inches apart.

11. 11

    Flatten gently with tines of a fork to make horizontal lines.

12. 12

    Bake for 20 minutes or until a light golden color.