Lemon Stars/Bells

Once again, this is a new recipe this year but they are an awesome little cookie! It has just the right hint of lemon flavor. This recipe was featured in the Taste of Home websites 12 Days of Christmas Cookies. I did not have a star cookie cutter so I used a bell.



1/2 c. butter-flavor shortening
1 c. sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 tsp. lemon extract
1/2 c. sour cream
1 tsp. grated lemon peel
2 3/4 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt

FROSTING:
1 1/2 c. powdered sugar
6 tbsp. butter
3/4 tsp. lemon extract
3 drops yellow food color
3-4 tbsp. milk
Yellow Color Sugar Sprinkles

1. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and extract. Stir in sour cream and lemon peel. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to cream mixture and mix well. Divide dough into 3 balls, cover and chill 3 hours.
2. Remove one ball at a time and roll to 1/4-inch thickness on floured surface. Cut with 2-inch star cookie cutter (or cookie cutter shape of your choice). Place on an ungreased cookie sheet.
3. Bake at 375 degrees 6-8 minutes or until edges are light brown. Cool on wire racks.
4. Combine frosting ingredients in a bowl, frost cookies and sprinkle with sugar.

9 dozen cookies