Delicate Lemon Tea Cake Cookies

==Description==
Yield: 45 cookies.
== Ingredients ==
* 1 cup softened butter
* 1¼ cups granulated sugar (I use 1 cup for a less sweet cookie, because you sprinkle the tops with sugar)
* 1 teaspoon lemon extract
* 2 eggs
* 1 teaspoon lemon zest
* 3 cups flour
* 1 teaspoon baking soda
* ¼ teaspoon salt
* 3 tablespoons buttermilk
* additional sugar for sprinkling tops
== Directions ==
# Preheat oven to 350°F.
# Beat butter in mixing bowl on medium speed for 1 minute till light, add sugar and lemon extract, beating till light and fluffy.
# Add eggs and lemon zest and beat well.
# Stir together flour, baking soda and salt in a mixing bowl.
# Add to beaten mixture alternating with buttermilk.
# Drop by rounded teaspoons onto a greased baking sheet.
# Sprinkle with sugar and bake for approximately 10 to 12 minutes or till lightly browned on edges.
Category:Cookie Recipes