Instructions

Mix flour, sugar, and salt together. Set aside. Cream butter, add egg and lemon rind. Add vanilla and mix well. Add sifted dry ingredients and nuts, mix very well. Add milk 1 tsp at a time until dough comes together. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill in refrigerator for about 15 – 30 minutes until just firm. Roll 1/8 inch thick on floured board. Cut with round (or desired shape) cutter and place on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for about 10 minutes. After cookies have cooled, put together with thick apricot jam. Sprinkle with confectioner’s sugar if desired. Store in air-tight container or freeze.