Instructions

  1. Set oven to 350°.
  2. In a mixing bowl; cream butter, sugar and egg until blended.
  3. Add lemon juice and zest.
  4. Combine flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt; stir into creamed mixture; add in the almonds.
  5. Cover, and refrigerate the dough for 2 hours or overnight.
  6. Roll into 1-inch balls.
  7. Place on ungreased baking sheets.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until bottoms are lightly browned (the cookies will not brown on top).
  9. Remove immediately to wire racks; cool 5 minutes, then roll in icing sugar.