Lemon Straws

Name: Lemon Straws
Ingredients: 1 c butter; 1 c granulated sugar; 1 egg,beaten; 1 Tbsp lemon juice concentrate; 1 tsp baking powder; 1 tsp grated lemon rind; 2 1/2 c cake flour; 3 oz cream cheese, room temperature; few drops of yellow food coloring

9 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1 c butter
1 c granulated sugar
1 egg,beaten
1 Tbsp lemon juice concentrate
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp grated lemon rind
2 1/2 c cake flour
3 oz cream cheese, room temperature
few drops of yellow food coloring

Directions

1

1. Blend together butter and cream cheese; add sugar and cream thoroughly until fluffy.
2

2. Combine egg, lemon juice, lemon rind and yellow food coloring. Add to butter mixture until well blended.
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3. Sift the flour and baking powder together; add to creamed mixture. Mix until well blended. Place dough in refrigerator, and chill for about 10 minutes.
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4. Force 2-inch ribbon strips through cookie press onto ungreased baking sheets and bake at 375 degrees F for 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned.
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5. Dust with Powdered sugar if desired.