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Lemon Butter Cookies
 
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 8 Minutes
Ready In: 8 Minutes
Servings: 1
Ingredients:
1 cup butter (no substitutes), softened
2 cups sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1/4 cup milk
2 teaspoons lemon extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
colored sugar, optional
Directions:
1. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar.
2. Add eggs, milk and extract.
3. Combine dry ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture.
4. Cover and chill for 2 hours.
5. Roll out on a lightly floured surface to 1/8-in. thickness.
6. Cut with a 2-in. cookie cutter dipped in flour.
7. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets.
8. Sprinkle with colored sugar if desired.
9. Bake at 350 degrees for 8-9 minutes or until the edges just begin to brown.
10. Remove to wire racks to cool.
11. Yield: about 13 dozen.
By RecipeOfHealth.com