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Pre-heat oven to 300F (150C). Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper.
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In a large bowl whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and lemon zest. Make a well in the middle and add the egg, butter and milk. With a fork combine until mixture is almost combined.
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Move mixture to a flat surface and gently knead to form a smooth dough.
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Remove pieces of dough to form 5-6 inches (13-16 cm) ropes, make sure the ropes are quite thin then form to make a knot, or join them together to form circles if preferred.
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Place on prepared cookie sheet and bake for approximately 15-18 minutes or until lightly golden.
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In a small bowl add the sifted powdered sugar, lemon juice and milk, combine to desired thickness, adding more milk as needed.
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Let cookies cool then cover with lemon glaze or dust with powdered sugar if desired.