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August 8, 2011
Lemony Sugar Cookies
Cookies For All Occasions
Prep time:
20 minutesCooking time:
10 minutes“Lemon extract is made from the oil extracted from lemon skin. So if you do not have this flavoring in your pantry, you can use an extra teaspoon of grated lemon peel in a pinch.”
Ingredients
Serves 40
- 1 stick butter, softened
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
- 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
Directions
1
Drop teaspoonfuls of dough 1 inch apart on 2 ungreased baking sheets. Bake until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
2
Combine flour, salt and baking powder in a small bowl. Add to sugar mixture; beat until smooth, about 2 minutes.
3
Preheat oven to 350°F. Beat butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer set at medium speed until fluffy, about 1 minute.
4
Gradually add sugar to bowl; beat until well mixed, about 1 minute. Add egg, lemon extract, lemon peel and milk; beat until smooth.
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To keep eggs fresher longer, store them large end up in the egg carton.
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