Homemade Slice& Bake Sugar Cookies

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Homemade Slice & Bake Sugar Cookies

Recipe By : _Make-A-Mix_ by Eliason, Harward & Westover
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Homemade Convenience Mixes Cookies

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 cups butter or margarine
2 cups granulated sugar
3 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon extract
6 cups unbleached flour
1 teaspoon baking soda

Cut four 14" x 12" pieces of waxed paper or plastic wrap. Set aside.

In a bowl, cream butter or margarine with the sugar. Beat in vanilla and l
emon extracts and eggs until light and fluffy. In a bowl, combine flour an
d baking soda. Stir flour mixture into egg and butter mixture; blend well.=



Divide the dough into 4 pieces. Shape each piece into an 8" - 10" roll. W
rap rolls in waxed paper. Place the rolls in a rectangular freezer contain
er with a tight fitting lid, or into a large freezer zip-lock bag, or wrap
well in a piece of heavy duty aluminum foil. Label with date and contents.=
Store in freezer. Use within 6 months.


To prepare cookies: Slightly thaw one roll of sugar cookie dough. Preheat
oven to 350=B0. Cut the dough into 1/4" thick slices. Arrange cut pieces
on lightly greased cookie sheets, placing about 1/2" apart. Sprinkle wit
h additional granulated sugar, if desired. Bake for about 8-10 minutes, or
until the edges just begin to brown. Remove from oven and cool on wire ra
cks. Makes about 3 dozen cookies.

Makes 4 rolls of cookie dough, or enough for about 12 dozen cookies.

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