Lemon Sugar Cookies

Directions

1. In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until fluffy
2. Beat in the egg, lemon and vanilla extracts, and salt
3. With a mixer on low speed, beat in the flour in 2 additions until blended
4. Divide the dough into thirds
5. Shape each third into a disk
6. Wrap into plastic wrap
7. Refrigerate until firm enough to roll, about 2 hours
8. Preheat the oven to 350 F
9. Roll 1 disk of the dough at a time, on a lightly floured surface using a floured rolling pin, to 1/4 inch thickness
10. Cut out desired shapes with cookie cutters
11. Re-roll the scraps
12. Place 1 1/2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets
13. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden
14. Cool on wire racks