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Ingredients

  • 1/2 c butter, plus more melted for coating pan
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 c sugar
  • 2 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 c flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • pinch activated charcoal if you are making gravestones that are black

Instructions

  • melt your butter and place in a large bowl
  • beat eggs and sugar in stand mixer for 8 minutes
  • add lemon zest and vanilla
  • whisk flour, baking powder, & salt and charcoal if using, in a small bowl
  • fold flour mixture into egg mixture gently, adding 1/3 at a time and mixing
  • add 1/4 c of this mixture to the melted butter bowl, then gently mix in the remaining batter into the butter
  • refridgerate for 30 minute and pre- heat oven to 350s
  • coat the pan with melted butter, spoon 1 tbs of batter into each pan well, don't spread it, just drop it in
  • bake for 10-12 minutes, cool on rack
  • dip the tips in chocolate if desired or decorate at a tombstone, or sprinkle with confectioner's sugar. lay one on the table for proust, and enjoy the rest!