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Crisp Lemon Sugar Cookies
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Ready In: 25 Minutes
Servings: 39
I have had this recipe for about 40 years, and in that time I've made a few changes. These cookies are my husband's favorite, so I bake them for him almost every week. One of my daughter's friends still remembers having these special treats when she stopped in on her way home from school. -Dollie Ainley, Doniphan, Missouri
Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup butter-flavored shortening
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 tablespoon milk
2 teaspoons lemon extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
additional sugar
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, cream butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, milk and extracts. Combine the flour, salt and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture.
2. Shape into 1-in. balls or drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Flatten with a glass dipped in sugar.
3. Bake at 400° for 9-11 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Immediately remove to wire racks to cool. Yield: about 6-1/2 dozen.
By RecipeOfHealth.com