Ingredients: 4 cups sifted all-purpose flour,1/2 teaspoon salt,1 teaspoon baking powder,1 cup unsalted butter,2 cups sugar,2 large eggs,2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract or fresh lemon juice,2 lemons, zest of
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, sift together flour, salt, and baking powder.
- Set aside.
- Use an electric mixer to cream the butter, and sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in eggs.
- Add flour mixture, and mix on low speed until thoroughly combined.
- Stir in vanilla or lemon juice and zest.
- Wrap dough in plastic; chill for about 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- On a floured surface, roll dough to 1/4 inch thick.
- Cut into desired shapes.
- Transfer to ungreased baking sheets; refrigerate until firm, 15 minutes.
- Bake until edges just start to brown, 8-10 minutes .
- Cool on wire racks; decorate as desired.
