Makes 4 dozen
Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup shortening
1 1/4 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1/3 cup milk
3 cups flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp grated lemon rind
2 tsp lemon juice
1. Beat butter and shortening until creamy. Gradually add in sugar, eggs, and milk.
2. Combine flour and next 3 ingredients. Add to butter mixture. Stir in lemon rind and juice. Divide dough into 4 equal parts. Wrap each in plastic wrap or wax paper and chill at least 2 hours in fridge.
3. Roll the first dough out to 1/4 inch thickness on a lightly floured surface. Cut with 3 inch heart shaped cookie cutter. Place on greased baking sheets. Repeat process with remain dough portions.
4. Bake at 350 degrees for 8-9 minutes, until lightly browned. Let cool completely before icing.
Icing
Ingredients:
2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
6-8 tsp lemon juice
food coloring
1. Beat together powdered sugar, butter, and 6 tsp lemon juice in mixer for 1-2 minutes. Add up to 2 more tsp of lemon juice, 1/2 tsp at a time.
2. If using 2 different color icings, split the icing in half. Tint icing with food coloring to desired color. Spread icing on top of cookies.
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