Ingredients

• 1 cup - Granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup - Butter or margarine, softened
• 1/2 tsp - Salt
• 1 - Egg
• 1 tsp - Grated lemon rind
• 1 tsp - Vanilla extract
• 2.25 cups - All-purpose flour
• 1 tsp - Baking powder
• Additional granulated sugar

How to Make Classic Sugar Cookies

• Preheat oven to 350 degree F.
• Put the sugar, butter, and salt in a large bowl.
• Beat in egg, lemon rind, and vanilla until it becomes light and fluffy.
• Sift together flour and baking powder.
• Gradually stir into creamed ingredients.
• On a floured board, roll dough using a floured rolling pin until 1/8 inch thick.
• Cut into fancy shapes. Place on ungreased baking sheets.
• Sprinkle generously with additional sugar.
• Bake 9 to 12 minutes or until it becomes light brown around the edges.
• Cool on racks and store in airtight containers.