2 1/2 c. flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. butter, softened
1 c. sugar
1 egg
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 tsp. lemon peel or lemon flavoring

Combine flour and salt in bowl. In mixer bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, lemon and vanilla. Beat in dry ingredients until just combined. Refrigerate overnight.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease cookie sheets. Divide dough into 4 parts, using 1 at a time and leaving the rest in the refrigerator.

With floured cookie cutters, cut into desired shapes. Cook 8 to 9 minutes. Decorate, if desired. Makes 7 dozen.