1/2 lb. butter
1 lb. granulated sugar (2 c.)
2 eggs
Grated rind of 1 lemon
4 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. powdered cloves
1/4 tsp. powdered cardamom

Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and beat well between additions. Mix in lemon rind. Sift flour with spices and stir gradually into butter-egg mixture. Chill dough overnight or longer.

Roll out dough on lightly floured board with a floured rolling pin. Dough should be about 1/4 inch thick. Cut squares apart and place on a greased baking sheet. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 10 to 12 minutes, until light golden in color. Do not brown. Store in a tightly covered container.