The Melaniff Family Cookbook

Sugar Cookies

From the back of a Domino's sugar bag.

Ingredients

1 C granulated sugar

½ t salt

¾ C butter, softened

1 egg

1 t lemon rind, finely grated

1 t vanilla

2½ C flour

1 t baking powder

colored sugar

Procedure

In a large bowl, cream butter, sugar and salt. Add egg, lemon, vanilla and beat until light and fluffy.

In a medium bowl, sift together flour and baking powder. Add gradually to creamed mixture.

On a floured board, roll to 1/8 inch thick, cut and decorate.

Bake at 350°F for 9-10 minutes. Rack cool. Store in air tight container.

Yields 7 dozen