Lemon Sugar Cookies

By RoketJSquerl

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup butter-flavored shortening
• 1 cup sugar, plus additional sugar for garnishing
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon milk
• finely grated zest of 1 lemon
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400° F.
In a large bowl, cream butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, milk, lemon zest, lemon juice, and extract. In a separate, medium bowl, combine the flour, salt and baking soda; gradually add to creamed butter mixture.
Shape into 1-inch balls or drop by rounded teaspoonfuls, 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets lined with silicone mats or parchment paper. Flatten with a glass dipped in sugar.
Bake at 400° F for 9-11 minutes, or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.