Sugar Cookies
Servings
3
dozen
Servings
3
dozen
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
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