Lemon Butter Cookies

A basic cut-out cookie recipe. I didn't use milk, so the cookies were more crispy. I also added lemon peel. Maybe lemon icing would be good for decorating the cookies.

Yields:	4 servings
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In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar.

Add eggs, milk and extract.

Combine dry ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture.

Cover and chill for 2 hours.

Roll out on a lightly floured surface to 1/8-in thickness.

Cut with a 2-in cookie cutter dipped in flour.

Place 2 in apart on ungreased baking sheets.

Sprinkle with colored sugar if desired.

Bake at 350 F for 8-9 minutes or until the edges just begin to brown.

Remove to wire racks to cool.

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A good recipe if you include cucumbers. I blended three large white cucumbers - deseeded of course. DD. Australia.