Traditional Decorated Christmas Cookies

Simple and colorful, which makes it perfect for the holidays!

Yields:	1 servings
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	Preparation	45 minutes
	Cooking	15 minutes
	Ready In	60 minutes

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Ingredients

3/4	cups	butter	softened
1/2	cup	sugar
1	each	egg
1	tablespoon	lemon zest	finely grated
1	teaspoon	vanilla extract
1/4	teaspoon	salt
2 1/4	cups	flour, all-purpose
1	tablespoon	water	(use 2 if req'd)


3	large	egg whites
1	tablespoon	sugar	powdered
2	teaspoons	water	use 3 teaspoons if needed
1	x	food coloring	sprinkles, etc

Directions

Beat together butter and sugar in small bowl with electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, lemon peel, vanilla and salt. Gradually beat in flour until thoroughly incorporated. Add water, a few drops at a time, only until dough starts to come away from side of bowl. Wrap dough in plastic wrap. Refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours.

Preheat oven to 350F. Lightly grease 4 cookie sheets. On lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8