2 c. all purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
2 sticks butter, softened
1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. grated lemon rind
Confectioners sugar

Measure flour and salt onto sheet of wax paper and mix with spoon. Beat butter until light and fluffy in medium bowl with electric mixer at high speed; beat in sugar and then lemon rind. Lower mixer speed. Beat in flour, 1/2 cup at a time, mixing just until blended.

Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerator 2 hours, or until firm. Working quickly, shape dough into 1 inch balls; place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 325 degrees for 15 minutes, or until cookies are pale beige. Cool on sheets on wire racks 2 minutes. Roll in confectioners sugar on wax paper to coat heavily. Cool completely on wire racks. Store in airtight plastic freezer container. Can be frozen up to 2 months. Makes about 4 dozen.