Holiday Sugar Cookies

By MissHeather

Ingredients

• FROSTING:
• 2 cups butter, softened
• 2 cups sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 6 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 3 cups icing sugar
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1/4 cup milk
• green food coloring
• red food coloring

Preparation

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in lemon peel and vanilla. Combine flour and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture. Shape into three 10-inch rolls; wrap each in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 4 hours or until firm

Unwrap and cut into 1/4-inch slices. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350 for 10 - 15 mintues or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks.

In a bow, combine icing sugar, butler, milk and food coloring; transfer to a resealable plastic bag; drizzle over cookies in a shape of a Christmas tree. Place one re-hot candy at the top of each tree.