lemon clove cookies

 for those who have been asking and patiently waiting, i had a free moment. i give you the lemon clove cookie recipe, with and without sugar.

Lemon Clove Cookies
from McCormick's Cooking with Flavor

2 C flour
1/4 tsp ground cloves
dash salt
3/4 C (1-1/2 sticks) softened butter
1 C sugar
1 egg
1/2 tsp lemon extract

1. Combine flour, cloves & salt; set aside.
2. Beat butter & sugar on medium speed until light & fluffy. Add egg & lemon extract; beat until well blended, scraping sides if necessary. Stir in dry ingredients.
3. Divide dough in half. Roll into 2 logs, about 1-1/2 inches in diameter, about 9 inches long. Wrap in wax paper and refrigerate 1 hour or until firm.
4. Using a sharp knife, cut into 1/4 inch slices. Place on ungreased (or parchment covered) baking sheet. Bake in preheated 350* oven 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on sheets 1 minute; transfer to wire rack to cool completely.


Sugar Free Lemon Clove Cookies
adapted from McCormick's Cooking with Flavor

2 C flour
1/4 tsp ground cloves
dash salt
3/4 C (1-1/2 sticks) softened butter
1 C Splenda
1 Tbsp honey
1 egg
1/2 tsp lemon extract

1. Combine flour, cloves & salt; set aside.
2. Beat butter, honey & Splenda on medium speed until light & fluffy. Add egg & lemon extract; beat until well blended, scraping sides if necessary. Stir in dry ingredients.
3. Divide dough in half. Roll into 2 logs, about 1-1/2 inches in diameter, about 9 inches long. Wrap in wax paper and refrigerate 1 hour or until firm.
4. Using a sharp knife, cut into 1/4 inch slices. Place on ungreased (or parchment covered) baking sheet. Bake in preheated 350* oven 12-15 minutes;cookies will not be browned. Cool on sheets 1 minute; transfer to wire rack to cool completely.