LIGHT Reading

Misty Cove Chronicles, Vol. 1

by Nikki Leigh

     First in a series of three. Days before her wedding, in October 1841, Lizbeth climbs to the widows walk atop her home, with her fiancé. They search the dark and stormy horizon for her father's fishing boat and Lizbeth notices the darkened lighthouse on the point. In such a violent storm, her father and the other men from Misty Cove need the lighthouse to guide their boats safely into harbor. In the morning and the lighthouse lamps shine out, but it's too late. Death had come in the stormy night and the community is devastated by loss. Is love enough for Lizbeth to overcome the needless death of her father? Mourning and an investigation into the light's failure delay the wedding. When, at last, Lizbeth and William pledge their love, will they find happiness?

Light Dreams

Great to nibble while you read.

Ingredients

36 servings43 cal. 

• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup white sugar

• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon lemon extract
• 1/4 tsp Lemon zest

Directions

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1. Melt butter and let cool to room temperature. 
2. Cream in sugar until smooth and light yellow. 
3. Add lemon zest and extract and mix well. 
4. Sift flour and baking powder and add to mixture, mixing well. Knead dough lightly on board. 
5. **Cover and refrigerate for one hour.
6. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Roll dough into a log 1 inch in diameter. Cut off slices 1/3 to 1/2 inch thick. Roll slices into balls and place on cookie sheet 1 1/2 inches apart. Slightly dent the top of each with a fingertip.
7. **This recipe can also be used with a cookie press. Add a little milk if texture is too stiff.
8. Bake 25 to 30 minutes, or until light golden in color.