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Step 1
In a large bowl cream together butter and shortening until creamy.
Step 2
Mix in sugar until well combined.
Step 3
Mix in egg.
Step 4
Mix in lemon zest and vanilla bean paste. Set aside.
Step 5
In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg.
Step 6
Mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk.
Step 7
Turn dough onto a smooth surface and knead until dough is soft.
Step 8
Shape into a disk and cover with plastic wrap.
Step 9
Refrigerate for 1 hour (or freeze for 30 minutes)
Step 10
Preheat oven to 350 F.
Step 11
Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
Step 12
Remove dough from fridge and plastic wrap.
Step 13
Knead dough to soften it.
Step 14
Roll dough to 1/4-inch thick.( I rolled the dough on parchment to prevent sticking)
Step 15
Use a round cookie cutter to cut out circle shapes.
Step 16
Place cookies on prepared pan about 2 inches apart. (see note)
Step 17
Bake for 8-10 minutes until bottoms are lightly golden. (see note)
Step 18
Remove from pan and place on cooling rack to finish cooling.
Step 19
Once cooled store in airtight container.