Lemon Stars

Name: Lemon Stars
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter-flavored shortening; 1 cup sugar; 1 large egg, room temperature; 1-1/2 teaspoons lemon extract; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar; 6 tablespoons butter, softened; 3/4 teaspoon lemon extract; 3 drops yellow food coloring, optional; 3 to 4 tablespoons 2% milk; Yellow colored sugar, optional

15 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter-flavored shortening
1 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon extract
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
6 tablespoons butter, softened
3/4 teaspoon lemon extract
3 drops yellow food coloring, optional
3 to 4 tablespoons 2% milk
Yellow colored sugar, optional

Directions

1

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.
2

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
3

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4

Bake at 375° for 6-8 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.
5

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.