Red Chapeau Sugar Cookies

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 2 cups packed light brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons lemon extract
• 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
• Red colored sugar or decorating frosting, optional

1. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar. Beat in eggs and extract. Combine the flour, baking soda and cream of tartar; gradually add to creamed mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle.
2. Divide dough into fourths. On a lightly floured surface, roll one portion to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 6-in. hat-shaped cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased
3. . Repeat with remaining dough.
4. Sprinkle with red colored sugar if desired. Bake at 350u0b0 for 6-8 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Remove to wire racks to cool. Decorate with frosting if desired.

butter, brown sugar, eggs, lemon, flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, red colored sugar

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/red-chapeau-sugar-cookies/ (may not work)