Sugar Cookies
Sugar cookies are such a classic dessert. Growing up, when someone mentioned sugar cookies, I always thought of the kind that you roll out and cut using cookie cutters. Since moving out of my parent’s house, I’ve realized that not all sugar cookies are rolled out. Some are just dropped onto a cookie sheet like chocolate chip cookies. Crazy what you learn when you start to grow up…
These sugar cookies are brought to you via Bizzy Bakes since it’s time again for The Secret Recipe Club. I’ve really enjoyed my time with the club, but work has gotten to a crazy level and I’m going to be taking a break from SRC for a few months. I’m sure I’ll be back since it’s been so much fun “meeting” new bloggers every month.
These cookies would be perfect for any occasion since you can use any color of sugar that you prefer. The lemon zest provides just a subtle hint of something so the flavor isn’t too flat. Be sure not to overbake these so they’re not hard and gross (mine baked for 8 minutes).
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Sugar Cookies
Everyone loves sugar cookies - these come together in minutes!
Yield: 2 dozen cookies
Ingredients:
2 eggs
3/4 cup sugar
2/3 cup vegetable oil
2 tsp vanilla
1 tsp grated lemon peel
2 cups flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
colored sugar
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350F.
In a large bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, oil, vanilla and lemon peel until blended.
Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into egg mixture.
Use a cookie scoop to drop batter onto greased baking sheets.
Flatten with a glass dipped in water. Sprinkle with colored sugar.
Bake for 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
Cool for 1-2 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
Recipe from Bizzy Bakes
I am Jen the Beantown Baker. Engineer by day and baking maven by night. Hubby serves as my #1 fan and official taste tester. We got hitched back in 2006. Barefoot. In the sand. With the waves crashing behind us. It was one of the best decisions we’ve ever made. 
oh i loved loved loved this ice cream. graham cracker chunks are a great addition!
beantownbaker — August 26th, 2013 @ 10:54 am
We absolutely loved it too.
Oh goodness, you couldn’t have put any more of my favorites together 🙂 this is perfect!!
beantownbaker — August 27th, 2013 @ 7:47 am
It’s seriously so good.
This is definitely one of my favorite ice creams from Jeni’s book, well seriously you can’t go wrong with any of them. Your adaptation looks fantastic!!
beantownbaker — August 27th, 2013 @ 7:48 am
I completely agree. Everything I’ve made from her book has been fantastic.
You are a genius. I read these every morning at work and i drool. You really need to write a book. I cannot keep up with all the DELICIOUS recipies!!!!
Christina~
beantownbaker — August 27th, 2013 @ 10:05 am
Aww, thanks! I feel your pain. My must-bake/cook list grows MUCH faster than I mark things off of it…