1 c. sugar
2 c. butter, at room temp.
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1/2 tbsp. lemon rind, grated
2 eggs
6-7 c. cake flour

1. Cream together sugar and butter in an electric mixer. When fluffy, add vanilla and lemon rind, blending well. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well.

2. Remove from mixer and add cake flour, blending with a heavy mixing spoon.

3. Chill dough in refrigerator for 1 hour or overnight.

4. Roll out dough to 1/8 inch thickness and cut out with favorite Christmas cookie cutters.

5. Bake in preheated 375 degree F. oven until brown, approximately 7- 8 minutes. Makes 10 dozen cookies.

NOTE: If colored granulated sugar is to be used for decoration, prepare an egg wash (1 well beaten egg with 1 teaspoon milk added) and brush over the cut out dough. Sprinkle with sugar before baking.