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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Angelica Lopez
[email protected]I've been making these lemon stars for years and they're always a hit! They're the perfect combination of sweet and tart.
Yasir Maqsood
[email protected]These lemon stars are the perfect gift for a friend or family member. They're sure to be appreciated.
judith Molinares
[email protected]I'm allergic to lemons, so I made these lemon stars with lime instead. They were still delicious!
Froggi Floof
[email protected]These lemon stars are way too easy to eat! I can't stop snacking on them.
Betty Huffman
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my lemon stars didn't turn out as good as I expected. They were a bit dry and crumbly.
Hasan Ahmod Khan
[email protected]These lemon stars are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still pretty good.
Brian Seakwa
[email protected]I made these lemon stars with my kids and we had a lot of fun! They're a great way to get kids involved in the kitchen.
Stephen Kpenikpang
[email protected]These lemon stars are the perfect treat for a summer party! They're light and refreshing, and the lemon flavor is so refreshing.
Mehar Binyameen
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of lemon desserts, but these lemon stars were surprisingly good! The lemon flavor is subtle and not overpowering.
Sinan jurat
[email protected]These lemon stars are so cute and festive! I love making them for special occasions.
Angel luis Torres bauza
[email protected]I've made these lemon stars several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're the perfect balance of tart and sweet.
Amin Farhadi
[email protected]These are the best lemon stars I've ever had! The recipe is easy to follow and the cookies turn out perfect every time.
Dominic Owusu
[email protected]I made these lemon stars for my kids' school bake sale and they were a huge success! They sold out in no time.
Fermina Middleton
[email protected]These lemon stars were a hit at my last party! They're so easy to make and they taste delicious. I love the combination of the tart lemon and the sweet sugar coating.