Christmas Sugar Cookie Recipe has a hint of lemon, is perfect for rolling out, and decorating.
Ingredients
1 cup softened, unsalted butter
1 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
½ tsp pure vanilla
1 tsp lemon extract
3 ½ cups all purpose flour
½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
Instructions
In the bowl of stand mixer combine butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla, and lemon extract mixing until creamed together.
In a separate bowl sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add these ingredients to the butter mixture.
Divide dough into 2 balls, flatten each into a 2” thick disc and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
Preheat oven to 400 Degrees.
On a lightly floured surface or parchment paper, using a silicone rolling pin, roll dough out to approximately ¼” thickness. Cut into desired shapes and place them on ungreased cookie sheets, leaving 1-2 inches between.
Bake for 4-6 minutes in preheated oven. Allow to cool for 3-5 minutes then transfer to wire cooling rack to cool completely.
Recipe by MyLitter - One Deal At A Time at http://mylitter.com/christmas-sugar-cookies-recipe/