Old Fashioned Sugar Cookies 2

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Old Fashioned Sugar Cookies 2

Recipe By :Pillsbury Best Cookies Cookbook
Serving Size : 60 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cookies Rolled


Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter or margarine
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract

In large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Mix
well.
Using fork or pastry blender cut in butter until mixture is crumbly.
In small bowl, beat eggs. Gradually add sugar, vanilla and lemon extract.
Beat until light. Add to flour mixture in large bowl. Stir by hand until
dough forms. (If necessary, knead dough with hands to mix in dry
ingredients.)
Cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate 1 hour for easier handling.
Heat oven to 375 degrees.
On lightly floured surface, roll out 1/3 of dough at a time to 1/8"
thickness. (Keep remaining dough refrigerated.)
Cut with 2 1/2-3" floured cookie cutters. Place 1" apart on ungreased cookie
sheets. If desired, decorate with decorator sugar or multicolored candy
sprinkles.
Bake for 6-11 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Immediately
remove from cookie sheets. Cool 15
minutes or until completely cooled.


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