Sugar Cookies
Ingredients
- 4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract or fresh lemon juice
- 2 lemons, zest of
Instructions
In a large bowl, sift together flour, salt, and baking powder.
Use an electric mixer to cream the butter, and sugar until fluffy.
Add flour mixture, and mix on low speed until thoroughly combined.
Stir in vanilla or lemon juice and zest.
Wrap dough in plastic; chill for about 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
On a floured surface, roll dough to 1/4 inch thick.
Transfer to ungreased baking sheets; refrigerate until firm, 15 minutes.
Bake until edges just start to brown, 8-10 minutes .
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