Lemon Nut Star Cookies

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 4 teaspoons half-and-half cream
• 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
• 3-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup ground almonds
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1/4 cup light corn syrup
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• Red and blue food coloring

1. In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the lemon juice, cream and lemon zest.
2. Combine the flour, almonds, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until easy to handle.
3. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a floured star-shaped cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased
4. . Bake at 350u0b0 for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.
5. For glaze, in a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, corn syrup and lemon juice until smooth. Divide into three bowls. Tint one portion red and one portion blue; leave the third portion white. Spread over cookies; let stand overnight for glaze to harden.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/lemon-nut-star-cookies/ (may not work)