Merry Christmas Cookies 

I have made these cookies every Christmas for about the last 20 years. They're
easy to make, look great and taste really good!
I run a daycare in my home and I always let the kids help me cut out and
decorate them. 

Merry Christmas Cookies 

1/3 cup shortening 
1/3 cup sugar 
1 egg 
2/3 cup honey 
1 tsp lemon flavoring 
2 3/4 cups flour 
1 tsp soda 
1 tsp salt 

Mix shortening, sugar, egg, honey, and lemon flavoring thoroughly. In separate
bowl blend flour, soda and salt; stir into shortening mixture. Cover and chill
dough.
Heat oven to 375 degrees. On floured surface roll dough out to 1/4" thickness.
Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters. Place 1" apart on lightly greased
baking sheet. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until very lightly browned on top. Cool.
Ice with vanilla or cream cheese frosting. And decorate as desired. 
Makes 5 dozen 2 1/2" cookies


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