Crisp Lemon Sugar Cookies

Adapted from a recipe by Dollie

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Yields: 40 cookies (approximately)

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1⁄2 cup shortening
• 1  cup sugar
• 1  egg
• 1  tablespoon milk
• 2  teaspoons  lemon extract
• 1  teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1  tablespoon lemon rind or 1  tablespoon lemon zest
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
•  additional sugar

Directions

1. In a mixing bowl, cream butter, shortening and sugar.
2. Add the egg, milk and extracts. Combine the flour, salt, leon rind, and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture.
3. Shape into 1-in. balls or drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
4. Flatten with a glass dipped in sugar.
5. Bake at 400 degrees F for 9-11 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
6. Immediately remove to wire racks to cool.