Glittering Snowflakes

Directions

1. 1
   Beat margarine or butter in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds.
2. 2
   Add softened cream cheese.
3. 3
   Beat until combined.
4. 4
   Add about half of the flour, the sugar, egg yolk, baking powder, vanilla, and lemon peel.
5. 5
   Beat until thoroughly combined.
6. 6
   Beat or stir in remaining flour.
7. 7
   Divide dough in half.
8. 8
   Cover and chill 2 hours or until easy to handle.
9. 9
   Roll each half of dough into 18 inch thickness.
10. 10
    Using a 2 to 3 inch snowflake cookie cutter, cut out dough.
11. 11
    Make about 5 dozens.
12. 12
    Place cookies 1/2 inch apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
13. 13
    Bake in a 375 degree F oven about 5 minutes or until edges are firm.
14. 14
    Cool on wire rack.
15. 15
    Frost with powdered-sugar icing and sprinkle with edible glitter or colored sugar.
16. 16
    Makes about 60 Powdered sugar icing: Stir together sifted powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until of spreading consistency.