lemon sugar cookies

Name: Lemon Sugar Cookies
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 1 stick(s) butter, softened; 3/4 cup(s) sugar; 1 - egg; 1/2 teaspoon(s) lemon extract; 2 teaspoon(s) grated lemon zest; 1 tablespoon(s) milk; 1 1/4 cup(s) flour; 1/8 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/4 teaspoon(s) baking powder

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Cynthia Beeler

the Colony, TX

Updated on Mar 14, 2012

I have no clue where I got this recipe, but it turns out great every time I make it! I had only a toaster oven for one Ostara, so the recipe has been tested for the "smaller" kitchens, too.

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 10 Min

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yield 12 cookies

Ingredients

1 stick butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 - egg
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon milk
1 1/4 cups flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder

How To Make lemon sugar cookies

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Step 2

Beat butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer set at medium speed until fluffy, about 1 minute.
Step 3

Gradually add sugar and beat until well mixed, about 1 minute.
Step 4

In a separate bowl, combine flour, salt, and baking powder. Add to sugar mixture.
Step 5

Beat until smooth, about 2 minutes.
Step 6

Drop teaspoonfuls of dough one inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake 10 minutes, or until lightly browned.
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