Aunt Pearl'S Favorite Sugar Cookies

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   Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

2. 2

   Add 1 egg and 1 egg yolk; beat well.

3. 3

   Add lemon rind.

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   Sift flour with soda and salt.

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   Gradually add to creamed mixture, working in flour with hands as dough stiffens.

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   Wrap in wax paper.

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   Chill thoroughly. Roll out part of dough at a time to 1/8-inch thickness on a lightly floured board or pastry cloth.

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   (Refrigerate remainder.) Cut in desired shapes with small cookie cutters.

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   Dilute remaining egg white with a very small amount of water.

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    Brush on cookies.

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    Decorate as desired.

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    Bake at 400u00b0 for about 8 minutes or until lightly browned.

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    Yields about 5 dozen.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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