CRISPY SUGAR COOKIES

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My son Josiah enjoys making treats. This recipe is great for kids because it has two manageable time blocks-mixing and chilling the dough, then cutting out and baking the cookies.-Josiah Hildenbrand, San Leandro, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3/4 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
Colored sugar

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and extract. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until easy to handle., On a floured surface, roll dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with 2-1/2-in. cookie cutters. Place on greased baking sheets. Sprinkle with colored sugar. , Bake at 400° for 7-9 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 121mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.