1. In large bowl of an electric mixer, beat 1 cup of the sugar and butter until well blended. 2. Add lemon peel and juice; mix to blend. 3. Beat in eggs, 1 at a time, until smooth. 4. Gradually stir in 3 cups of the flour, mixing well. cover and chill until dough is firm enough to handle easily, at least 3 hours or as long as 2 days. 5. For easier handling, chill the dough before you form the ring-shaped cookies. 6. Divide dough in half. Cover and chill 1 portion. 7. Divide other half into 8 equal pieces. With floured fingers, roll each piece on a lightly floured board to make a 10-inch rope. 8. Overlap ends of each rope slightly to form a ring. 9. Place rings about 1 inch apart on a greased 14x17 inch baking sheet. Sprinkle light with sugar. Bake in a 300°F oven until golden, 35-40 minutes. 10. Remove cookies from pans and let cool completely on racks. Repeat with remaining dough. 11. Serve or store airtight up to 10 days. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
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