Holiday Sugar Cookies

Name: Holiday Sugar Cookies
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: about 9-1/2 dozen.
Ingredients: 2 cups butter, softened; 2 cups sugar; 3 large eggs; 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 6 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; FROSTING:; 3 cups confectioners' sugar; 3 tablespoons butter, melted; 1/4 cup milk; Green food coloring; Red Hot candies

Katie Koziolek of Hartland, Minnesota adds a hint of lemon to these delightful sugar cookies. For make-ahead convenience, freeze the dough up to three months, then thaw in the fridge before baking and decorating them. —Katie Koziolek, Hartland, Minnesota

Ingredients

2 cups butter, softened
2 cups sugar
3 large eggs
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
6 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
FROSTING:
3 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 cup milk
Green food coloring
Red Hot candies

Directions

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in lemon peel and vanilla. Combine flour and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Shape into three 10-in. rolls; wrap each in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 4 hours or until firm.
Unwrap and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-15 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks.
In a large bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, butter, milk and food coloring until smooth; transfer to a resealable plastic bag; drizzle over cookies in the shape of a Christmas tree. Place one Red Hot at the top of each tree.

Nutrition Facts

2 each: 169 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 97mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.

Originally published as Holiday Sugar Cookies in Quick Cooking November/December 2003

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MrsA1003

Jun 29, 2009

This is the BEST sugar cookie i have ever made. It's more of a butter/sugar cookie which is great. They roll out perfectly for cutouts.