Lemon Butter Cookies

1 c Butter ( no substitutes); so

2 c Sugar

2 Eggs; beaten

1/4 c Milk

2 ts Lemon extract

1/2 ts Salt

4 1/2 c All-purpose flour

2 ts Baking powder

1/4 ts Baking soda

Colored sugar; optional Recipe by: TASTE OF HOME - OCT/NOV 95 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" thickness. Cut with a 2" cookie cutter dipped in flour. Place 2" apart on ungreased baking sheets. Sprinkle with colored sugar if desired. Bake at 350 degrees for 8-9 minutes or until the edges just begin to brown. Remove -----