Lemon Butter Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 2 cups sugar
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1/4 cup milk
• 2 teaspoons lemon extract
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• colored crystal sugar (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, milk and extract. Combine dry ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture. Cover and chill for 2 hours.

2. 2

   Roll out on a lightly floured surface to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a 2-in. cookie cutter dipped in flour. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Sprinkle with colored sugar if desired.

3. 3

   Bake at 350° for 8-9 minutes or until the edges just begin to brown. Remove to wire racks to cool. Yield: about 13 dozen.