Mace Cookies

Made with lemon zest and ground mace, this recipe for rolled mace cookies is sure to please.

• Calories: 103 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 2 cups white sugar
• 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup milk
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ¾ cup shortening
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• ¼ teaspoon ground mace

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine flour, baking powder and mace. Set aside. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

In large bowl, cream shortening and sugar together. Beat in eggs, then beat in the milk and vanilla extract. Beat in lemon zest. Gradually blend in dry ingredients. Cover and chill for at least four hours.

Step 3

Roll out dough on floured surface to 1/8 inch thickness. Use a 2 inch round cookie cutter and cut into rounds. Place 1 inch apart on prepared cookie sheets.

Step 4

Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly colored. Cool on cookie racks.