Lemon Clove cookies

These are really delicious! The clove adds unique flavor and brings out the lemon!
They are really tasty! Enjoy!


Makes 5 dozen or 30 (2 cookie) servings.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Refrigerate Time: 1 hour

Cook Time: 12 to 15 minutes per batch

INGREDIENTS

2 cups flour

1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Cloves, Ground

1/8 teaspoon salt

3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter, softened

1 cup granulated sugar

1 egg

1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Pure Lemon Extract

Lemon Glaze:

1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon water

1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Pure Lemon Extract

DIRECTIONS

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 extract; beat until well blended. Gradually beat in flour mixture until well mixed.

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. 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. For the Lemon Glaze, mix confectioners' sugar, water and lemon extract in small bowl untill well blended. Drizzle over cooled cookies. Let stand until glaze is set.