Moonbeam Munchies

Name: Moonbeam Munchies
Ingredients: 2 cups sugar; 1 cup shortening; 1 egg; 2 teaspoons lemon extract; 5-1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup buttermilk; 1/2 cup water; 5 drops yellow food coloring

10 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

2 cups sugar
1 cup shortening
1 egg
2 teaspoons lemon extract
5-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup water
5 drops yellow food coloring

Directions

1

In a large bowl, cream sugar and shortening. Add egg and extract. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with sour milk. Mix well. Refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.
2

On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a round cookie cutter. If desired, cut some circles in half and form into half moon shapes. Place on greased
3

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4

Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until the edges begin to brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.
5

Combine water and food coloring; brush over cooled cookies. Let dry completely. Store in airtight containers.