Avonlea’s Favorite Sugar Cookies

Rachael Coon

We make these sugar cookies at 3 times a year; Easter, Halloween and Christmas. My kids love making them, especially Avonlea. Her favorite part is decorating and then eating!

 

1 2/2 C butter, softened

2 Cups sugar

4 eggs

1 ½ teaspoon vanilla

5 cups flour

2 tsp baking powder

1 tsp salt

1 lemon zest

 

Cream together butter and sugar until smooth. Add lemon zest. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Stir (by hand) flour, baking powder and salt until dough ball forms. Cover and chill dough for a least one hour or overnight. Preheat oven to 400*. Roll out dough on floured surface and cut out into favorite shapes. Place cookies 1 inch apart on an ungreased sheet. Bake 6-8 minutes. Cool.