LEMON SUGAR COOKIES
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup margarine
1-1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon lemon extract
Colored sugar or sprinkles
Mix flour, baking powder and
salt.
In a medium-size saucepan,
melt butter and margarine over moderate heat. Stir in granulated
sugar; remove from heat and let cool 15 minutes.
Beat in eggs and lemon
extract. Add flour mixture, one-fourth at a time, mixing well
after each addition. Wrap dough and refrigerate 1 to 2 hours, or
overnight.
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