Lemon Sugar Cookies

(Courtesy of Modern Honey)

Ingredients:
1 c. cold butter, cut into cubes
2 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 1/2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 Tbsp. lemon zest (may add extra zest for extra flavor)
3 c. flour
1 1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
*May add a drop of yellow food coloring, if desired
Sugar or white sparkling sugar

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar for 4 minutes until light and fluffy.  Add eggs, vanilla, lemon juice and lemon zest; stir to combine.

Stir in flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; mix just until combined.

Drop dough onto a light colored baking sheet.

Bake for 9-11 minutes.  Sprinkle with sugar or white sparkling sugar.

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