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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 24 |
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My son Josiah enjoys making treats. This recipe is great for kids because it has two manageable time blocksmixing and chilling the dough, then cutting out and baking the cookies.Josiah Hildenbrand, San Leandro, California Ingredients:
3/4 cup shortening |
1 cup sugar |
2 eggs |
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract |
2-1/2 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1 teaspoon baking powder |
1 teaspoon salt |
colored sugar |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and extract. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until easy to handle.
2. On a floured surface, roll dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with 2-1/2-in. cookie cutters. Place on greased baking sheets. Sprinkle with colored sugar.
3. Bake at 400° for 7-9 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. Yield: about 4 dozen.
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