Southern Celebration

Next week we will be celebrating Memorial Day – a day set aside to remember the brave service men and women who have given their lives for their country.

This week I am honoring those who gave all – God bless them and their families!

Today’s Lagniappe: Flag Cookies
If you use royal icing, these will ship well for sending to our troops. Check out Soldier’s Angels to see how you can help.

* 1 cup butter, softened
* 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
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* 2 cups sugar
* 4 eggs
* 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
* 1 teaspoon lemon extract
* 5 cups all-purpose flour
* 2 teaspoons baking powder
* 1 teaspoon salt
* Decorating icing and/or colored sugars

* In a large bowl, cream the butter, cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and extracts. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until easy to handle.
* On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with floured 2- to 3-in. cookie cutters. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Sprinkle with colored sugars as desired.
* Bake at 350° for 9-11 minutes or until set. Cool for 2 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Decorate with icing and additional sugars if desired.

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3 responses to “Southern Celebration”

  1. Melinda Avatar

    What a great idea to send flag cookies to the troops! They would be the perfect way to celebrate our freedom.

  2. Brenda Avatar

    I love sugar cookies, these look delicious.

  3. Sherry Avatar

    What a great idea! I have no clue what I’m making for Memorial Day as we are going to a friend’s house. Might have to make these! 😀

    Thanks for sharing!
    Have a great day!
    Sherry

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