Another cookie recipe. This sugar cookie can be shaped as anything but hey, I have a Star of David cookie cutter and it’s almost Hanukkah! Hanukkah and Thanksgiving all on the same day, sounds like a recipe for lots of tasty food! We’re heading out to a friend’s house, or maybe two. Lots of time with friends since family are far away.

This recipe gets a bit of tang from sour cream. Perfect if you are like us and can never use up a whole container of sour cream, it’s just not on our condiment list usually. A little bit of lemon to brighten things up as well. Plus, coloured sugar. That’s always festive! You can make the dough ahead and keep it in the fridge for a few days if needed. Perfect if you want fresh cookies the day of your holiday or if you just don’t have time to make everything on the same day.

Hanukkah Lemon Star Cookies Recipe Print Recipe Pin Recipe Ingredients 1/2 cup shortening

1 cup sugar

1-1/2 tsps lemon extract

1/2 cup Tofutti sour cream

1 tsp grated lemon peel

2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt Frosting 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

6 Tbsp margarine

3/4 tsp lemon extract

3 drops yellow food coloring optional

3 to 4 Tbsp almond milk

Yellow colored sugar optional Instructions In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in extract. Stir in sour cream and peel.

Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.

Divide dough into three balls; cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or until easy to handle.

On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut with a floured star cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets.

Bake at 375° for 6-8 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

For frosting, in a small bowl, combine the confectioners’ sugar, margarine, extract, food coloring if desired and enough milk to achieve spreading consistency.

Frost cookies; sprinkle with colored sugar if desired.

SAVORY BREADS + STUFFING

MAIN DISHES

Eggless Herb and Garlic Fresh Pasta from Sarah at What Smells So Good?

Honey Orange Turkey Breast from Cindy at Cindy’s Recipes and Writings

SIDE DISHES

DESSERTS + SWEET BREADS

All American Wine Pairing Guide for Being Thankful #SundaySupper from Martin at ENOFYLZ Wine Blog

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