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Festive Easter Cookies
Yield: Makes 4 dozen cookies
Ingredients:
1
cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
2
cups powdered sugar
1
egg
2
teaspoons grated lemon peel
1
teaspoon vanilla
3
cups all-purpose flour
1/2
teaspoon salt
Royal Icing (recipe)
Assorted food colorings
Assorted sprinkles and candies
Preparation:
1.
Beat butter and powdered sugar in large bowl at high speed of electric mixer until fluffy. Add egg, lemon peel and vanilla; mix well. Combine flour and salt in medium bowl. Add to butter mixture; mix well.
2.
Divide dough in half. Wrap each half with plastic wrap. Refrigerate 3 hours or overnight.
3.
Preheat oven to 375°F. Roll dough on floured surface to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut out dough using Easter cookie cutters, such as eggs, bunnies and tulips. Place cutouts on ungreased cookie sheets.
4.
Bake 8 to 12 minutes or just until edges are very lightly browned. Remove to wire racks; cool completely. Prepare Royal Icing; tint with food colorings as desired. Decorate with sprinkles and candies.
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