The holidays are right around the corner, and the best way to ring them in is with some fun baking. Start with the festive
Snowman Measuring Cups to ensure your recipes are always perfectly prepared. After the ingredients are ready, mix up some magic with the
Nest 5 Kitchen Set and make the season special with the delicious results.
1 cup butter, softened
4 ounces cream cheese
1 cup sugar
1 egg yolk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
Beat first 3 ingredients at medium speed with an electric mixer 2 minutes or until light and fluffy. Add egg yolk, and beat until smooth. Stir in vanilla extract and lemon peel. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to butter mixture and beat until just blended. Shape dough into 2 balls; wrap in wax paper and refrigerate at least an hour or up to 5 days. Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface to 1/4 inch thick. Cut into shapes using 3 inch to 4 inch cookie cutters. Place cookies on parchment paper-lined baking sheets. Bake cookies for 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Let cool on pans for 1 minute. Transfer cookies to wire racks to cool completely. Makes about 28 cookies. Dip tops of cookies in Decorating Icing, allowing excess to drip back into bowl.
Decorating Icing: Place 1 cup powdered sugar in medium bowl; gradually add 2 to 3 tablespoons whipping cream, stirring constantly until icing reaches an almost pourable consistency. Tint with food coloring. Add some sparkle with sprinkles. Makes approximately 1/2 cup.
