LEMON GLAZED COOKIES 
2 c. flour, all purpose
1 tbsp. hot water
Orange rind of 1 orange
1 c. icing sugar
1/4 c. butter, softened
1/2 c. sugar, granulated
1/2 c. shortening
Pinch of salt
2 tbsp. lemon juice
1/3 c. light cream
2 egg yolks
1 tsp. nutmeg

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place flour, salt, shortening, nutmeg, granulated sugar and orange rind in bowl. Add egg yolks and butter; incorporate well with pastry blender. Add cream and pinch dough to incorporate. Roll on floured surface about 1/4 inch thick. Dust with more flour if needed. Using assorted cookie cutters, cut shapes and place on buttered cookie sheet. Bake 12 minutes. Meanwhile, mix remaining ingredients for glaze. As soon as cookies are done, brush tops with lemon glaze. Cool cookies on wire racks.

 

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