What’s better than a homemade sugar cookie to bring back a childhood memory from the past? It’s a great recipe for the youngsters in the family to create a treat for Santa or as a holidays gift for family and friends. Just have plenty of milk on hand!
Ingredients
2 1/4 cup sifted all-purpose flour (extra for rolling)
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup butter
1 cup sugar
2 eggs beaten
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 tablespoon milk
1/4 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
Colored sugars, sprinkles, or icing
Preparation
1
Sift flour, salt, and baking powder together.
2
Cream shortening and sugar together, then the beaten eggs, vanilla and lemon zest, mixing well.
3
Add sifted flour mixture and milk and mix well.
4
Refrigerate for 10 minutes.
5
On a floured board roll out in a traditional method and, using cookie cutters dipped in flour, cut to desired shapes.
6
Place on parchment paper lined pans, and decorate with colored sugars and sprinkles, pressing into the dough.
