Sugar Cookies
2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 stick butter
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
Day one:
Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt into small bowl.
In a larger bowl cream the butter and sugar together until smooth. Mix in the egg. Add the dry ingredients alternately with the milk and lemon extract and blend. Cover in Seran wrap and chill overnight.
The next day:
Preheat oven to 400°F .
Cut off a piece of dough and roll out on a floured dry surface. Add more flour to the dough until no sticking occurs. Use your favorite cookie cutters than transfer shapes to a greased cookie sheet.
Brush on the egg white and decorate with sprinkles.
Bake seven to ten minutes, watching carefully.
    
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