Recipes Desserts Cookies Sugar Cookie Recipes Betz's Good Sugar Cookies 3.9 (80) 66 Reviews 1 Photo This recipe has been handed down from my great-great grandmother at least. We're not sure how far it goes back, but does go back to the early 1900's at least. Recipe by Tricia Updated on July 14, 2022 Save Saved! View All Saved Items Rate Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Add Photo Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Additional Time: 8 hrs 30 mins Total Time: 9 hrs Servings: 48 Yield: 4 dozen Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 cup butter 1 ½ cups white sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon lemon extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 pinch salt Directions In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla and lemon extracts. Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually blend into the creamed mixture to form a soft dough. Cover or wrap dough, and refrigerate overnight. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). On a floured surface, roll the dough out 1/4 inch thick. Cut into desired shapes using cookie cutters. Place cookies 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake for 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 81 Calories 4g Fat 10g Carbs 1g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 48 Calories 81 % Daily Value * Total Fat 4g 5% Saturated Fat 3g 13% Cholesterol 18mg 6% Sodium 40mg 2% Total Carbohydrate 10g 4% Dietary Fiber 0g 0% Total Sugars 6g Protein 1g Calcium 9mg 1% Iron 0mg 2% Potassium 10mg 0% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved