HOLIDAY SUGAR COOKIES
I add a hint of lemon to these delightful sugar cookies. For make-ahead convenience, freeze the dough up to three months, then thaw in the fridge before baking and decorating them. -Katie Koziolek, Hartland, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield about 9-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in lemon peel and vanilla. Combine flour and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Shape into three 10-in. rolls; wrap each in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 4 hours or until firm., Unwrap and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-15 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks., In a large bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, butter, milk and food coloring until smooth; transfer to a resealable plastic bag; drizzle over cookies in the shape of a Christmas tree. Place one Red Hot at the top of each tree.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 169 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 97mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.
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Tamang Ramesh
rt@gmail.comOverall, I thought these cookies were okay. They weren't the best sugar cookies I've ever had, but they weren't bad either.
Trey Baskett
t_baskett@hotmail.comI had some trouble getting the frosting to spread evenly on the cookies. I think I might have needed to make it a little thinner.
Xamdi Tifow
xamdi_tifow@hotmail.comThese cookies were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I might have needed to add a little more butter.
Awais Alvi
a.awais77@yahoo.comI've made these cookies several times now, and they always turn out great. They're a favorite in my family.
Dilshani Dilshani
dilshani@yahoo.comThese cookies were the perfect addition to our holiday party. They were festive and delicious, and they put a smile on everyone's face.
Aisha Mberwa
a96@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of sugar cookies, but these were actually really good. They were soft and chewy, and the frosting was delicious.
Shafiq Nisar
snisar88@gmail.comI would definitely make these cookies again. They were a hit with my family and friends.
Michelle Atieno
a-michelle@yahoo.comOverall, I thought these cookies were pretty good. They were easy to make and they tasted good, but they weren't anything special.
Rylan Valentine
rylanvalentine16@yahoo.comI had some trouble getting the cookies to spread out in the oven. I think I might have needed to roll them out a little thinner.
Mohamed salim Said
s.m@yahoo.comThese cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.
Wankumbu Simbule
wankumbu_s@gmail.comI made these cookies for my family and they loved them! The cookies were soft and chewy, and the frosting was the perfect touch.
Aol Devinah Layer
a-l@gmail.comThese cookies are the perfect holiday treat. They're festive and delicious, and they always put a smile on my face.
Naro 583
583-naro@gmail.comI love how easy this recipe is to follow. Even my kids were able to help me make these cookies.
Miguelina Gomez
m.g@yahoo.comThese cookies were delicious! I made them for a cookie exchange and they were gone in minutes.
Yahuza Mubarak
m-yahuza@yahoo.comI've tried many sugar cookie recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. The cookies are soft and chewy, with just the right amount of sweetness.
Abdullah Musa
m_a46@gmail.comThese sugar cookies were a hit at our holiday party! They were easy to make and turned out perfectly. I'll definitely be making them again next year.