It is hard to pick favorites, but these might be a close second (M&M cookies will always be my first favorite). I love the hint of lemon and the sugar coating. We mixed in some green sugar with the sanding sugar to give them a bit of holiday flair.
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Old-fashioned sugar cookies
Makes about 3 dozen
Source: Adapted from Martha Stewart Cookies, 2008
Ingredients
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1 Tbsp finely grated lemon zest
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
Sanding sugar
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Sift together flour, baking soda, and salt.
2. Put sugars and zest in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix on medium speed for 30 seconds. Add butter; mix until pale and fluffy, about 1 minute. Mix in eggs one at a time, and then the lemon juice. Reduce speed to low; gradually mix in flour mixture.
3. Roll cookies into balls, then coat with sanding sugar. Place on cookie sheets lined with parchment paper.
4. Bake cookies until golden, about 10-12 minutes. Transfer cookies to wire racks using a spatula; let cool completely. Cookies can be stored in airtight containers at room temperature up to 3 days.
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