Sugar Cookies

Name: Sugar Cookies
Ingredients: 1 c. butter or margarine; 1 tsp. vanilla; 1 tsp. lemon rind or 2 tsp. lemon juice; 3/4 c. sugar; 2 eggs, beaten; 2 c. all-purpose flour; 1 tsp. cream of tartar; 1/2 tsp. baking soda; 1/4 tsp. nutmeg; 1/4 tsp. salt

10 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

1 c. butter or margarine
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. lemon rind or 2 tsp. lemon juice
3/4 c. sugar
2 eggs, beaten
2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. cream of tartar
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. salt

Directions

1

Place butter and vanilla in bowl.
2

Beat until mixture is smooth, about 2 minutes.
3

Add gradually the sugar about 30 seconds and continue beating for 1 minute.
4

Add eggs and beat for 30 seconds.
5

Stop and scrape bowl.
6

Sift dry ingredients.
7

Turn mixer to speed and gradually add dry ingredients.
8

Beat about 1 minute. Drop by teaspoons on greased baking sheet about 3-inches apart. Bake at 400° for 6 to 8 minutes.
9

Sprinkle with sugar while hot. Makes about 4 dozen cookies.