Lemon-scented, sugar-topped
butter cookies.
Classic
Butter Cookies
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon lemon zest, minced
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- Preheat oven to 350°F
(175°C).
- In a medium bowl, cream
butter, 1/2 cup sugar, vanilla, and lemon zest with an electric
mixer. Mix in flour and blend until all ingredients are combined,
about 2 minutes.
- Divide dough in half and
roll into two equal logs about 6-inches in length. Cover in plastic
wrap and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
- Unwrap dough and slice
into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet,
sprinkle with 2 tablespoons granulated sugar.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes.
Do not allow cookies to brown.
Makes 36 cookies.
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