Cut four 14"x12" pieces of waxed paper or plastic wrap; set aside. In a large
bowl, cream butter or margarine and sugar. Beat in eggs, vanilla and lemon
extract until light and fluffy. In a large bowl, combine dry ingredients.
Gradually stir flour mixture into egg mixture until blended.
Divide dough into 4 pieces. Shape each piece into an 8 to 10 inch roll. Wrap
rolls in waxed paper or plastic wrap. Place in a freezer container with a
tight-fitting lid or wrap airtight in a piece of foil. Label and date. Store
in freezer. Use within 6 months.
To make cookies:
Slightly thaw dough. Preheat oven to 350F. Lightly grease 2 large baking
sheets. Cut dough into slices or chunks. Sprinkle slices lightly with sugar,
if desired. Bake 8 to 10 minutes until edges start to brown. Remove cookies
from baking sheets and cool on wire racks.
Can also roll out and cut with cookie cutters.
