Slice and Bake Sugar Cookies

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   Before baking, sprinkle with sugar if desired.

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   COOKIE MIX: Cut four 14X12-inch pieces of waxed paper or plastic wrap; set aside.

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   In a large bowl, cream margarine and sugar.

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   Beat in eggs, vanilla and lemon extract until light and fluffy.

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   In a large bowl, combine flour and baking soda.

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   Gradually stir flour mixture into egg mixture until blended.

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   Divide dough into 4 equal pieces.

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   Shape each piece into an 8-to10-inch roll.

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   Wrap each roll in 1 piece of waxed paper or wrap.

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    Place wrapped rolls in a plactic freezer container with a tight fitt- ing lid, or wrap air tight in a 14x12 piece of heavy duty foil; label.

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    Store in freezer.

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    Use within 6 months.

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    Lightly grease 2 large baking sheets.

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    Cut forzen dough into 1/4 in slices.

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    Place on baking sheets 1/2-in apart, 8 to 10 minutes or until edges get slightly brown.

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    (36 cookies per batch)

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.