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Grandma's Sugar Cookies Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 2 tsps baking powder .
  • 2 3/4 c all-purpose flour .
  • 1 1/4 c sugar, divided .
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract .
  • 2 eggs .
  • 1/2 c butter, softened .
  • 1/2 tsp salt .
  • 1 tsp lemon peel, grated (optional)

Directions
  • Step #1 In medium bowl mix flour, baking powder, & salt; set aside.
  • Step #2 In mixer bowl cream butter & 1 c sugar until light & fluffy.
  • Step #3 Beat in eggs, vanilla, & lemon peel.
  • Step #4 Beat in dry ingredients until just mixd.
  • Step #5 Divide dough in half.
  • Step #6 Wrap tightly & put in the fridge 4 hrs or overnight.
  • Step #7 Preheat oven to 350.
  • Step #8 Grease 2 cookie sheets.
  • Step #9 On floured surface with floured rolling pin, roll 1/2 the dough 1/4 inch thick.
  • Step #10 With a floured cookie cutter, cut out dough.
  • Step #11 Transfer to prepared cookie sheets & sprinkle with some remaining sugar.
  • Step #12 Bake 6-8 mins, until edges are golden.
  • Step #13 Cool on wire racks.
  • Enjoy the Grandma's Sugar Cookies recipe

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