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Recipe: Valentine Sugar Cookies (using powdered sugar and cream of tartar, make ahead dough)

Desserts - Cookies, Brownies, Bars
VALENTINE SUGAR COOKIES

1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. lemon extract
2 1/2 cups flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cream of tartar

Mix powdered sugar, margarine, egg, vanilla and lemon extract. Stir in flour, baking soda and cream of tartar. Cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours.

WHEN READY TO BAKE:
Heat oven to 375 degrees F.

Divide dough into quarters. Roll each quarter 3/16-inch thick on lightly floured cloth-covered board (leave remainder in refrigerator). Cut into desired shapes.

Sprinkle with granulated sugar (optional). Place on lightly greased cookie sheet (or use parchment paper).

Bake until edges are light brown, 7 to 9 minutes.

Store in airtight container or freeze.

Makes about 5 dozen cookies
From: KellyWA - 02-06-00
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