Lemon Butter Cookies

* Exported from MasterCook II *

LEMON BUTTER COOKIES

Recipe By : Judy McCreight (ToH Oct/Nov 95)
Serving Size : 156 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cookies

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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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

In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, milk and extract.
Combine dry ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture. Cover and chill
for 2 hours. 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. Bake at 350 for 8-9
minutes or until the edges just begin to brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.

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