Lemon Butter Cookies

Ingredients:

1 cup butter (2 sticks) softened

2 cups sugar

2 eggs lightly beaten (until same yellow color)

1/4 cup whole 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)

1. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

2. Combine salt, flour, baking powder, and baking soda.

3. Gradually add dry mixture to the creamed batter, and mix well. Cover and chill for 2 hours.

4. Roll out on a lightly floured surface to 1/8-in thickness. Cut with a 2-in cookie cutter dipped in flour. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. (sprinkle with colored sugar if desired)

5. Bake at 350 degrees for 8-9 minutes or until the edges are just beginning to brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Comments:

This is a scrumptious, delicious treat for every season, and especially cozy in autumn and winter. With its unique lemony butter taste, people of all ages can enjoy its flavor.

Source:

Taste of Home magazine

Serving: about 2 and a half dozen