Crisp Lemon Sugar Cookies

By Snoo

I have had this recipe for about 40 years, and in that time I've made a few changes. These cookies are my husband's favorite, so I bake them for him almost every week. One of my daughter's friends still remembers having these special treats when she stopped in on her way home from school.

serving size: 2 cookies
Cal 96
Fat 5g
Protein 1g
Carb 11g
Sodium 87mg

Ingredients

• Ingredients:
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup butter-flavored shortening
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 2 teaspoons lemon extract
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• Additional sugar

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, cream butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, milk and extracts. Combine the flour, salt and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture.

Shape into 1-in. balls or drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Flatten with a glass dipped in sugar.

Bake at 400° for 9-11 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Immediately remove to wire racks to cool.