Roll-Out Sugar Cookies

Ingredients

Cookies:

• 1 1/2 cup softened butter
• 1 cup confectioner`s sugar
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoon vanilla
• 4 egg

zest of ½ lemon

• 5 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoon baking powder

Icing:

• 1/4 confectioners sugar
• 1 teaspoon milk

Directions

1. Cookies:

Cream butter and sugars together until smooth.

1. Beat in eggs and vanilla.
2. Stir in flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. Cover and chill for

at least one hour (or overnight).

1. Preheat oven to 400F
2. Roll dough into 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick sheets and cut into your favorite shapes.
3. Place 1 inch apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
4. Bake for 6-8 minutes (just browning on the bottom edge).
5. Allow to cool completely.

Icing:

Mix together in small batches, adding sugar or milk to adjust consistency.

1. Add color one drop at a time (stirring in after each drop) until desired color is reached.