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lemon sugar cookies

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Cynthia Beeler
@LadyBeccah
the Colony, TX

I have no clue where I got this recipe, but it turns out great every time I make it! I had only a toaster oven for one Ostara, so the recipe has been tested for the "smaller" kitchens, too.

(1 rating)
yield 12 cookies
prep time 10 Min
cook time 10 Min

Ingredients For lemon sugar cookies

  • 1 stick
    butter, softened
  • 3/4 c
    sugar
  • 1
    egg
  • 1/2 tsp
    lemon extract
  • 2 tsp
    grated lemon zest
  • 1 Tbsp
    milk
  • 1 1/4 c
    flour
  • 1/8 tsp
    salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    baking powder

How To Make lemon sugar cookies

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • 2
    Beat butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer set at medium speed until fluffy, about 1 minute.
  • 3
    Gradually add sugar and beat until well mixed, about 1 minute.
  • 4
    In a separate bowl, combine flour, salt, and baking powder. Add to sugar mixture.
  • 5
    Beat until smooth, about 2 minutes.
  • 6
    Drop teaspoonfuls of dough one inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake 10 minutes, or until lightly browned.
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