MOONBEAM MUNCHIES

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This simple from-scratch sugar cookie dough can be mixed in a flash and is easy to roll and cut. (Need to move at "light speed"? Use purchased refrigerator cookie dough.)

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 6 dozen whole moons.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 cups sugar
1 cup shortening
1 egg
2 teaspoons lemon extract
5-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup water
5 drops yellow food coloring

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream sugar and shortening. Add egg and extract. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with sour milk. Mix well. Refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight. , On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a round cookie cutter. If desired, cut some circles in half and form into half moon shapes. Place on greased baking sheets. , Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until the edges begin to brown. Remove to wire racks to cool. , Combine water and food coloring; brush over cooled cookies. Let dry completely. Store in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 73mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.