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Crisp Lemon Sugar Cookies

A sweet treat that's crispy, rather than chewy like other sugar cookies
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Course Cookies, Dessert

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup butter-flavored shortening
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tbsp milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tsp lemon extract
  • 2 cups flour
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • extra white sugar

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large bowl, cream butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, milk and extracts. Combine flour, salt and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture.
  • Shape into 1-inch balls or drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Flatten with a glass dipped in sugar.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 9 to 11 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Immediately remove to wire racks to cool. Makes about 6 1/2 dozen cookies. Enjoy!