Holiday Sugar Cookies

• 2 cups butter, softened
• 2 cups sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 6 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 3 cups confectioners' sugar
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1/4 cup milk
• Green food coloring
• Red Hot candies

1. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in lemon peel and vanilla. Combine flour and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Shape into three 10-in. rolls; wrap each in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 4 hours or until firm.
2. Unwrap and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased
3. . Bake at 350u0b0 for 10-15 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks.
4. In a large bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, butter, milk and food coloring until smooth; transfer to a resealable plastic bag; drizzle over cookies in the shape of a Christmas tree. Place one Red Hot at the top of each tree.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/holiday-sugar-cookies/ (may not work)