3rd annual Cookie Exchange

This morning was the

3rd Annual

Stephanie & Shelly

Cookie Exchange

We had 10 ladies join us

each bringing 5 dozen of the same cookies.

We eat, we chat, we play games, we laugh,

and all leave with a variety of 5 dozen cookies!

Some people share their cookies with their neighbors,

some have them at family gatherings, and

some just enjoy the different cookies with their family.

This year I took.....

Lemon Stars

1/2 cup butter-flavored shortening

1 cup sugar

1 egg

1 1/2 tsp lemon extract

1/2 cup sour cream

1 tsp grated lemon peel

2 3/4 cups all purpose flour

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt
In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy.

Beat in egg and extract.

Stir in sour cream and lemon peel.

Combine flour, baking soda and salt.

Gradually add to cream mixture and mix well.

Divide dough into 3 balls, cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or until easy to handle.

Remove one portion of dough from frig at a time.

On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4 inch thickness;

cut with a floured 2 in star cookie cutter.

Place 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheet.

Bake at 375 for 6-8 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove and cool.

Frosting ~

1 1/2 cup powdered sugar

6 Tbsp butter

3/4 lemon extract

3 drops yellow food coloring (optional)

3 to 4 Tbsp Milk

In a bowl combine powdered sugar, butter, extract, food coloring and enough milk to achieve spreading consistency.

Yields 9 dozen.