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Lemon Sugar Cookies

By: Vivian Hines

"These light cookies are crisp on the outside and soft inside, making it hard to eat just one! I most often bake them for Christmas and Valentine's Day."

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Prep Time:
30 Min

Cook Time:
10 Min

Ready In:
40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 78 servings

Ingredients

2 cups butter, softened
4 cups confectioners' sugar
4 eggs
3 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons half-and-half cream
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
6 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
sugar

Directions

In a mixing bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in lemon juice, cream and lemon peel. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until easy to handle. On a lightly floured surface, roll out to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with 2-1/2-in. cookie cutters dipped in flour. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Sprinkle with sugar. Bake at 350 degrees F for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.