4 cups flour 2 cups sugar 1 tablespoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon cream of tartar 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup butter (no substitutes please!!) 3 beaten eggs 2 teaspoons shredded lemon peel 1 egg white 1 tablespoon water coarse sugar In a very large bowl combine flour, sugar, cinnamon, cream of tartar, soda and salt. Using a pastry cutter, cut in butter until mixture resembles cornmeal. (good for the upper body!) Add eggs and lemon peel. Mix well to form dough. On a floured surface roll dough into 1/8 inch thickness. Cut into shapes with a 2-3 inch cutter. Place on ungreased cookie sheets. Combine egg white and water. Brush over cookies. Sprinkle cookies with coarse sugar. Bake at 375 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes. Cool completely. If desired, drizzle with melted chocolate. (really good) Makes 5 to 7 dozen depending on how large your cookie cutter is.
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