Crisp Lemon Sugar Cookies

By smleonard

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

Details

Servings 7
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

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.