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CRISPY GERMAN CUT-OUT COOKIES 
1 cup butter
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup corn syrup
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 egg
4 cups unsifted flour
1/4 tsp salt
cookie cutters

In a large bowl with mixer at medium speed, beat together first 5 ingredients until smooth. Gradually beat in flour and salt until well blended. Chill at least 1 hour or until easy to handle.

On floured surface, roll dough 1/3 at a time to 1/8" thickness. Cut into desired shapes.

Place 1" apart on greased cookie sheet. Bake in 350°F oven 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned edge. Remove from cookie sheet; cool on rack.

Decorate as desired. May be stored in tightly covered container up to 3 weeks.

Makes about 7 dozen 2" cookies.

Submitted by: Kathryn

recipe reviews
Crispy German Cut-Out Cookies
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 Patri (United States) says:
The only thing I would change is to add a bit of lemon extract, or some other flavor of choice. These baked absolutely perfect! Didn't puff up or distort while baking. Perfect for decorating.

 

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