Melt-In-Your-Mouth Lemon Cutouts

• 1 cup shortening
• 1-1/2 cups sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1-1/2 teaspoons lemon extract
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1 teaspoon lemon extract
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• Yellow colored sugar

1. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and extracts. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture.
2. Preheat oven to 375u0b0. Divide dough in half. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 3-in. flower-shaped cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on greased
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4. Bake 6-8 minutes or until edges are light brown. Cool on pans 2 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
5. For frosting, in a bowl, beat cream cheese, shortening and extracts until blended. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Spread over cookies; sprinkle with colored sugar. Let stand until set. Store in airtight containers in the refrigerator.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/melt-in-your-mouth-lemon-cutouts/ (may not work)