Lemon Crisp Cut-Outs(Christmas Cookies) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. (2 sticks) butter
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 egg
1 Tbsp. light cream
1 tsp. lemon rind
1 tsp. vanilla
3 c. regular all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt

Preparation

In a large bowl, cream butter; gradually add sugar and beat until light and fluffy.
Add egg, cream, lemon rind and vanilla; beat thoroughly.
Sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Gradually add to creamed mixture.
On lightly floured surface, roll out to 1/8-inch thickness.
Cut into desired shapes with floured cookie cutters.
Place on cookie sheets.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 7 to 9 minutes or until lightly browned.
Remove to wire rack to cool. Decorate as desired.
Makes 8 dozen.