24. Lemon Deluxe Sugar Cookies Ingredients The Cookies 1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine, softened 1 1/2 cups icing sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon lemon extract 2 1/2 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon cream of tartar coloured sprinkles candy sprinkles Lemon Butter cream Frosting 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar, plus more if needed 1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lemons, zest of 7 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, plus more if needed 1 -2 drop of yellow liquid food colouring candy sprinkles Directions The Cookies 1 Mix thoroughly butter, powdered sugar, egg, and lemon extract. Blend in baking soda, cream of tartar, and flour. Cover and chill for 2 to 3 hours. 2 Heat oven to 375 degrees. 3 Divide the dough in half, and roll each half of dough 3/16" inch thick on a lightly floured or cloth-covered board. 4 Cut into desired shapes and place on a lightly greased baking sheet. 5 Bake 7 to 8 minutes or until light brown on the edges. The Lemon Butter cream Frosting 1 In a food processor, process the Icing sugar and lemon zest until the zest in evenly incorporated, about 2 minutes. 2 Add the butter, and process until very well blended -- and smooth. Add 1 1/2 tsps lemon juice and food colouring, if using, and process till smooth and well blended. If necessary, add a bit more Icing sugar to stiffen the frosting or a bit more lemon juice to thin it so that is of spreading consistency. 3 Spread the frosting onto the cookies, apply the candy sprinkles. Let stand until the frosting completely sets -- at least 1 hour. Store in a single layer or layered with wax paper in an airtight container in a cool place for up to 2 days. Refrigerate for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 2 months. Luka
Posted on: Tue, 08 Oct 2013 12:53:40 +0000
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