Betz's Good Sugar Cookies

This recipe has been handed down from my great-great grandmother at least. We're not sure how far it goes back, but does go back to the early 1900's at least.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 81 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 ½ cups white sugar
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 teaspoon lemon extract

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla and lemon extracts. Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually blend into the creamed mixture to form a soft dough. Cover or wrap dough, and refrigerate overnight.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). On a floured surface, roll the dough out 1/4 inch thick. Cut into desired shapes using cookie cutters. Place cookies 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.

Step 3

Bake for 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks.