Sugar cookies with lemon zest
Description
Delicious baked goods for the whole family. Sugar cookies are made from pliable dough, so they hold their shape well. If you wish, you can add poppy seeds, nuts, raisins, candied fruit, or chocolate to the cookies. This simple cookie is ready in just a few minutes, and your children will gladly take part in its creation, decorating the cookies with icing. The baking is ready. Serve at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Place the rack in the middle position and preheat the oven to 200 °C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat. In a bowl, beat the butter, sugar, and powdered sugar with a mixer on medium speed for 5 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, beating after each addition.
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Step 2
2. Add vanilla and almond extracts and lemon zest, beating for 10 seconds. Add baking powder and salt, beat. Reduce speed to low and add flour, one cup at a time. Mix for 15 seconds between each addition. Dough tightly wrapped in plastic film can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Roll out the dough to a thickness of 6 mm.
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Step 3
3. Cool the dough for 2 hours. Cut out cookies from the dough using various cutters.
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Step 4
4. Bake the cookies on baking sheets for about 7 minutes, until light golden. Let the baked cookies cool and decorate with icing if desired.