1 1/2 c. sugar
4 eggs
1/4 tsp. grated lemon rind
2 1/8 c. pastry flour
2 tbsp. confectioners' sugar
3 tbsp. pine nuts

Place sugar and eggs in top of double boiler over hot but not boiling water, and beat until egg mixture is lukewarm. Remove from over hot water and continue beating until foaming and cool. Add lemon rind and flour slowly and blend in gently.

Drop by teaspoonfuls on buttered and floured baking sheet, leaving a space of 1 inch between them. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar and pine nuts. Let stand 10 minutes and bake in moderate oven (375 degrees) 15 minutes. This recipe makes about 40 cookies.