Sugar Cookie Recipes - Zesty Refrigerator Cookies Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 cups/450 g all-purpose/plain flour

• 1 tsp baking powder

• 1/2 tsp baking soda

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1 cup/250 g butter, softened

• 3/4 cup/150 g granulated sugar

• 2/3 cup/140 g firmly packed light brown sugar

• 2 tbsp vanilla sugar

• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten

• 1 tsp vanilla extract/essence

• 1 tsp finely grated lemon zest

• 1 tsp fresh lemon Juice

• 2 tbsp milk or more as needed

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Method:

1. Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt into a medium bowl.

2. Beat the butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer at high speed until creamy.

3. Add the eggs, beating until just blended. Stir in the vanilla and lemon zest and juice. Mix in the dry ingredients until well blended.

4. Add enough milk to form a soft, but not sticky dough. Turn the cookie dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth.

5. Divide the dough in half. Form each half into a 12-inch (30-cm) log, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

6. Preheat the oven to 400°F/200°C/gas 6. Butter two cookie sheets. Slice the dough 1/4 inch (5 mm) thick and place 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart on the prepared cookie sheets.

7. Bake for 6-8 minutes, or until lightly browned and firm around the edges. Transfer to racks to cool.