Anna Ruth’S Christmas Cookies

1. 1

   Cream butter or shortening until light and fluffy.

2. 2

   Add eggs, one at a time, mixing just enough to incorporate.

3. 3

   Add extracts to creamed mixture.

4. 4

   In a separate bowl, combine flour, salt and baking powder.

5. 5

   Add flour mixture to creamed mixture, adding a third of the flour mixture at a time, beating lightly to incorporate the flour into the butter.

6. 6

   If desired mix in either zested lemon or orange peel.

7. 7

   Wrap disks of dough tightly in plastic wrap, and chill 4 hrs to overnight.

8. 8

   Roll out dough between sheets of parchment, cut shapes, and re-chill on baking sheets to retain shapes while cooking.

9. 9

   Bake at 325 F until edges are light brown (5 plus minutes).

10. 10

    Cut outs can be brushed with beaten egg white before baking to glaze if desired.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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