LEMON STARS
These light little cookies have a light, crunchy texture and a citrusy zing. Try stars for the Christmas season and chicks for Easter. -Jacqueline Hill, Norwalk, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield 9 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and extract. Stir in sour cream and zest. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Divide dough into 3 balls; cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or until easy to handle., Remove 1 portion of dough from the refrigerator at a time. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-in. star cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. , Bake at 375° for 6-8 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool., For frosting, in a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, butter, extract, food coloring if desired and enough milk to achieve spreading consistency. Frost cookies; sprinkle with colored sugar if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 43 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 23mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
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[email protected]These cookies are the worst thing I've ever tasted. I threw them all away.
Junaid Ahmad
[email protected]I would not recommend this recipe to anyone. It's a waste of time and ingredients.
Michelle Vega
[email protected]I'm giving this recipe one star because it's the lowest rating available. These cookies are terrible.
Prince1 Bilal2
[email protected]I'm really disappointed with this recipe. The cookies didn't turn out at all like the picture.
Nacima Hussein
[email protected]Overall, these cookies were a disappointment. I wouldn't recommend them to anyone.
Hammad Abdul Qadoos
[email protected]These cookies are a waste of time and ingredients. They're not worth the effort.
Kryptonite Rai
[email protected]These cookies are way too difficult to make. I followed the recipe carefully and they still didn't turn out right.
Paetin Helbig
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my cookies turned out flat and crumbly. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Harrison C Phiri
[email protected]I found these cookies to be a bit dry. I think they would be better with a little more butter.
GOMIDA SAKUNTHA
[email protected]These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still good.
Awii Murphy
[email protected]I've been making these cookies for years and they're always a favorite. They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfect.
Sheikh Sami
[email protected]These lemon stars are the perfect cookie for a summer party. They're light and refreshing, and they always put a smile on my face.
Bongani Sigonyela
[email protected]I made these cookies for a bake sale and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!
Al Sheikh Da Brooni
[email protected]These cookies are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.
Julie Long
[email protected]I love the combination of lemon and sugar in these cookies. They're the perfect balance of sweet and tart.
UGRUBAL 14
[email protected]These lemon stars are the perfect treat for any occasion. They're easy to make and always a hit with my friends and family.
Asif Gardezi
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by how well these cookies turned out. They're light and fluffy with a perfect amount of lemon flavor.
BEYTFLIX
[email protected]These cookies are so delicious and easy to make. I love that they're made with simple ingredients that I always have on hand.
pir zada
[email protected]I've made these lemon stars several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're the perfect balance of sweet and tart.
Emma Romell
[email protected]These lemon stars were a hit at my last party! They're so easy to make and everyone loved them.