This is our favorite sugar cookie recipe. It is a flat, crisp cookie that is great for decorating. We usually use lemon extract (or 1/2 tsp lemon peel), but almond extract is good in these cookies also.
Ingredients
- 1 cup softened butter
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 3 cups flour
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp lemon extract
Servings: dozen
Instructions
- Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; mix well.
- Using fork, cut in 1 cup butter until crumbly.
- Beat eggs in small bowl.
- Add sugar, extracts and beat until light.
- Add to flour mixture; stirring by hand until dough forms. Knead if necessary.
- Cover and refrigerate 1 hour for easier handling.
- Heat oven to 375.
- Roll out dough to 1/8 inch thickness using powdered sugar to keep from sticking.
- Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
- Sprinkle with decorator sugar if desired.
- Bake 375 6-11 minutes or until edges are lightly brown. Immediately remove to cool.
- Frost glaze if desired.
Recipe Notes
Glaze recipe Royal Icing recipe
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