Thursday, December 22, 2022

Oma’s Christmas Sugar Cookies



Sugar Cookies

2 sticks butter (1/2 lb), room temperature

1 large egg

1 teasp. Baking Soda

2 teasp. Lemon juice

1.5 teasp. Vanilla extract

1.5 teasp. Almond extract


1 1/3rd cups powdered sugar

2 2/3rd cups flour


Colored sugar sprinkles



Cream butter. Add remaining ingredients except the flour and cream well. Last, add flour and mix until thoroughly blended.


Divide dough into 2 portions. Form into a flattened disk, wrap in plastic wrap, refrigerator for 2 hours or more.



Roll out 1/4 inch thick. Cut into shapes. Sprinkle with colored sugar.


Bake at 375F for 8-10 minutes.

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