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Lemon Sugar Cookies Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 (14 ounce) can Sweetened Condensed Milk (NOT evaporated milk)
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons grated lemon rind
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
5 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
Lemon Icing:
1 1/2 cups icing sugar
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Directions:
Directions:
In mixer bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, Condensed milk, lemon juice, lemon rind and vanilla; mix until smooth. In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt. Add to creamed mixture; mix well. Divide dough into 3 balls. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate at least 4 hours. Preheat oven to 350°F.On lightly floured surface, roll each ball out to 1/4-inch thickness and cut into desired shapes. Bake 8-10 minutes. Cool on wire rack. Garnish with Lemon Drizzle (optional). Store leftovers covered at room temperature. Lemon Icing:

Combine icing sugar, water and lemon juice; mix well. Drizzle over cooled cookies.
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
This is my sugar cookie recipe as I like a soft cookie. At Christmas I use a thick cream cheese icing and decorate with sprinkles.

 

 

 

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