Jelly-Centered Sugar Cookies

Method

1. I

   Sift first three ingredients together.

2. II

   Cream butter and sugar together until fluffy' add eggs, milk and lemon juice.

3. III

   Blend well and add flour mixture; mix until fully incorporated.

4. IV

   Chill.

5. V

   Preheat oven to 350F and lightly grease cookie sheets.

6. VI

   Place half the dough on a well-floured board and roll to 1/8" thickness.

7. VII

   Cut with a 2" round cookie cutter and place on prepared cookie sheet.

8. VIII

   Place a teaspoonful of jelly or jam in the center of each cookie.

9. IX

   Roll remaining dough to the same thickness and cut with the same cookie cutter.

10. X

    Place a layer of dough over each jelly filled cookie and press the edges of the cookie with a fork to seal in the jelly.

11. XI

    Sprinkle lightly with sugar and bake for about 15 minutes or until golden.