One thing I especially love about these sugar cookies is that they ship well, so they’re a wonderful treat to send overseas to troops. Get a group together to have a baking, decorating and packing party!
—SUSAN WHETZEL PEARISBURG, VA
PREP: 1 1/4 HOURS + CHILLING • BAKE: 10 MIN./BATCH + COOLING • MAKES: 10 DOZEN
1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
2 cups sugar
4 large eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon extract
5 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
Decorating icing and/or colored sugars
1. In a large bowl, cream the butter, cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and extracts. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until easy to handle.
2. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with floured 2- to 3-in. cookie cutters. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Sprinkle with colored sugars as desired.
3. Bake at 350° for 9-11 minutes or until set. Cool 2 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Decorate with icing and additional sugars if desired.
NOTE If shipping these cookies, consider decorating with royal icing.
HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY!
