Crisp Lemon Sugar Cookies

Wow, 3 entries in 1 month! I guess the drought is over. Anyway, while I'm watching comic-con on G4, I decided to blog these cookies I made a couple of nights ago. I wanted something quick and easy, and the fact that these have lemon extract didn't hurt either. It's like the perfect summer flavor (aside from watermelon). These are from the Taste of Home cookie book I got from Christmas, and they are delicious. They have a nice bite, but the insides are nice and soft. The lemon flavor isn't too strong, and the sugar on top gives it a nice sweet kick. So yeah, hope everyone is having a great summer!

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup butter, softened

1/2 cup butter-flavored shortening

1 cup sugar

1 egg

1 tbsp. milk

2 tsp. lemon extract

1 tsp. vanilla extract

 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

3/4 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. baking soda

additional sugar

In a large bowl, cream butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, milk, and extracts. Combine the flour, salt and baking soda, gradually add to creamed mixture.

Roll into 1-inch balls or drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheet. Flatten with a glass dipped in sugar. Bake at 400 F. for 9-11 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Immediately remove to wire racks to cool.