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Prep Time: 45 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Use any shape cookie cutter; just be aware that your choice may effect the yield. Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour |
2 teaspoons baking powder |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/4 cup butter, softened |
1/4 cup shortening |
3/4 cup sugar |
2 large eggs |
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind (optional) |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
buttercream frosting |
Directions:
1. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
2. Beat butter, shortening, and sugar at medium speed with an electric mixer until blended. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating until blended after each addition. Stir in lemon rind, if desired, and vanilla extract.
3. Add flour mixture to sugar mixture, beating until blended. Cover and chill 8 hours.
4. Roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface; cut with a 3-inch angel cookie cutter. Place on lightly greased baking sheets.
5. Bake at 350° for 8 minutes or just until edges begin to brown. Remove to wire racks to cool. Decorate as desired with Buttercream Frosting.
6. *1 can of ready-to-spread cream cheese frosting may be substituted.
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