Christmas Sugar Cookies

Ingredients:
3 ½ Cups Sifted Flour
2
½ Tsp. Baking Powder
½ Tsp. Salt
1
½ Cubes Sweet Butter (6 Oz.)
2 Tsp. Vanilla
1
½ Cups Granulated Sugar
2 Tbsp. Sour Cream
1 Lemon (Grated Rind Only)
2 Eggs
1 Tbsp. Milk


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Method of Preparation:
Sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Cream butter, vanilla, sugar, sour cream, lemon peel and beat well. Add eggs, one at a time, and then milk. Gradually add the sifted dry ingredients. Let the dough rest for a minimum of 3 hours in the refrigerator then roll down to desired thickness. Cut into Christmas shapes. Bake in a 340° oven for 8-10 minutes. Wait until completely cool and decorate with icing.

Presentation:
Place cookies on serving plate of your choice.

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