Crisp Lemon Sugar Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 tablespoon milk
2 teaspoons lemon extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon lemon rind or 1 tablespoon lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
additional sugar

Preparation

In a mixing bowl, cream butter, shortening and sugar.
Add the egg, milk and extracts. Combine the flour, salt, leon rind, and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture.
Shape into 1-in. balls or drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
Flatten with a glass dipped in sugar.
Bake at 400 degrees F for 9-11 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
Immediately remove to wire racks to cool.