MELT-IN-YOUR-MOUTH LEMON CUTOUTS

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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

1 cup shortening
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
FROSTING :
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup shortening
1 teaspoon lemon extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar
Yellow colored sugar

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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Maimuna Sharif
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These lemon cutouts are amazing! The lemon flavor is perfect and they're so easy to make. I'll definitely be making these again.


Ajay Adewole
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I've made these lemon cutouts several times and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they're always delicious.


Jennelyn Balcon
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These lemon cutouts are the perfect summer treat! They're light and refreshing, and the lemon flavor is just right.


Maya Conklin
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I made these lemon cutouts for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them and they were gone in no time.


md.rahmat ali
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These lemon cutouts were a hit with my family and friends! They're so easy to make and the lemon flavor is amazing. I'll definitely be making these again.