Name: Powdered Sugar Cookies
Prep time: 3 h
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 3 h 10 min
Yield: Makes
Ingredients: 1 cup Unsalted Butter, Softened; 1 1/2 cup Confectioner's Sugar; 1 Egg; 1 teaspoon Vanilla; 1/2 teaspoon Lemon Extract; 2 1/2 cups Sifted Flour; 1 teaspoon Cream of Tartar; 1/2 teaspoon Salt; 1/4 teaspoon Baking Soda

Powdered Sugar Cookies

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Servings

Makes about 16 cookies

Prep Time

180 minutes

Cook Time

10 minutes

The amount of sugar in this recipe may seem like a lot, but because confectioner's sugar is much lighter than granulated, the cookies are just right and not too sweet.

Ingredients

1 cup Unsalted Butter, Softened
1 1/2 cup Confectioner's Sugar
1 Egg
1 teaspoon Vanilla
1/2 teaspoon Lemon Extract
2 1/2 cups Sifted Flour
1 teaspoon Cream of Tartar
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoon Baking Soda

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Directions

Cream together:
Butter
Confectioners' Sugar
Beat in:
Egg
Vanilla
Lemon Extract
Add:
Sifted Flour
Cream of Tartar
Salt
Baking Soda
Mix until all ingredients are well blended.
Chill dough 2-3 hours before rolling.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Roll out on a lightly floured counter to 1/4" thick and cut with your favorite Ann Clark cookie cutters, then transfer cookies onto cookie sheets that have been lined with parchment paper or silicone liners.
Bake about 8-10 minutes or until lightly colored.
Let cookies cool slightly on cookie sheet, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Decorate with Royal Icing, buttercream frosting or eat just plain.
Enjoy!