Sugar Cut-out Cookies with Citrus
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons citrus zest (lemon or orange)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
Method
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Cream together the butter, brown sugar, and white sugar.
- Beat in the eggs, citrus zest, and vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the flour to the butter mixture and mix until just blended.
- Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll out dough to 1/4 inch think and use a cookie cutter.
- Place cut cookies on baking sheets.
- Bake until done (about 10 minutes).
- Remove from oven and cool on wire rack.
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