MELT-IN-YOUR-MOUTH LEMON CUTOUTS
Full of lemony flavor, these cookies are great for any time of year and always popular with family and friends.-Patricia C. Quinn, Omaha, Nebraska
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 5 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and extracts. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture., Preheat oven to 375°. Divide dough in half. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 3-in. flower-shaped cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets., Bake 6-8 minutes or until edges are light brown. Cool on pans 2 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, in a bowl, beat cream cheese, shortening and extracts until blended. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Spread over cookies; sprinkle with colored sugar. Let stand until set. Store in airtight containers in the refrigerator.
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Sehrish Akram
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the cookies turned out dry and crumbly. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Gordhan Singh
[email protected]These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste. I would reduce the amount of sugar by half next time.
Hassan Majid
[email protected]I used a different type of lemon zest and the cookies still turned out great. I'm sure you could use any type of citrus zest.
Zenzo Siebritz
[email protected]I had a little trouble getting the dough to roll out, but I finally got it. The cookies turned out great.
Thembisa Nkewana
[email protected]These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they are definitely worth the effort. They are so delicious!
Todd Foiles
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. These cookies are a new favorite in my house.
Deborah Price
[email protected]These cookies are perfect for any occasion. I've made them for parties, bake sales, and just for fun.
Abigail Varshavski
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lemon desserts, but these cookies were really good. The lemon flavor is not too overpowering.
Trina Drumm
[email protected]I made these cookies for my family and they loved them. They said they were the best cookies I've ever made.
Keleabetswe
[email protected]These cookies are so pretty! I love the way they look with the lemon glaze on top.
eric johnson
[email protected]I love the lemon flavor in these cookies. They are the perfect balance of sweet and tart.
Agbigha Prince
[email protected]These cookies are so delicious and they are so easy to make. I will definitely be making them again.
Jacob John
[email protected]I made these cookies for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.
AdeLawson Travels
[email protected]These lemon cutouts were a hit! They were so easy to make and they turned out perfectly. I used a lemon zester to get the zest for the recipe and it worked great.