Lemon Stars

• 1/2 cup butter-flavored shortening
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 large egg, room temperature
• 1-1/2 teaspoons lemon extract
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
• 2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 6 tablespoons butter, softened
• 3/4 teaspoon lemon extract
• 3 drops yellow food coloring, optional
• 3 to 4 tablespoons 2% milk
• Yellow colored sugar, optional

1. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and extract. Stir in sour cream and zest. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Divide dough into 3 balls; cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or until easy to handle.
2. Remove 1 portion of dough from the refrigerator at a time. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-in. star cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased
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4. Bake at 375u0b0 for 6-8 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.
5. For frosting, in a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, butter, extract, food coloring if desired and enough milk to achieve spreading consistency. Frost cookies; sprinkle with colored sugar if desired.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/lemon-stars/ (may not work)