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<blockquote data-quote="moreluck" data-source="post: 681436" data-attributes="member: 1246">Heart Shaped Cookies1/2 cup butter, softened1/4 cup shortening1 1/4 cups sugar2 large eggs1/3 cup milk3 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon grated lemon rind2 teaspoons fresh lemon juiceIcing2 cups powdered sugar1/4 cup butter softened6-8 tsps.fresh lemon juiceBeat together &#039;til desired consistancy1. Beat butter and shortening at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy. Gradually add sugar, beating well. Add eggs and milk, beating until blended.2. Combine flour and next 3 ingredients. Add to butter mixture, beating at low speed just until blended; stir in lemon rind and juice. Divide dough into 4 equal portions; wrap each in plastic wrap, and chill at least 2 hours or up to 6 hours. 3. Roll 1 dough portion to a 1/4-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface. Cut with a 3-inch heart-shaped cookie cutter, and place on lightly greased baking sheets. Repeat procedure with remaining dough portions. 4. Bake at 350° for 8 to 9 minutes or until lightly browned on bottoms. Let cool on baking sheets 2 minutes; remove to wire racks, and cool 20 minutes or until completely cool.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="moreluck, post: 681436, member: 1246"] Heart Shaped Cookies 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/4 cup shortening 1 1/4 cups sugar 2 large eggs 1/3 cup milk 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice Icing 2 cups powdered sugar 1/4 cup butter softened 6-8 tsps.fresh lemon juice Beat together 'til desired consistancy 1. Beat butter and shortening at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy. Gradually add sugar, beating well. Add eggs and milk, beating until blended. 2. Combine flour and next 3 ingredients. Add to butter mixture, beating at low speed just until blended; stir in lemon rind and juice. Divide dough into 4 equal portions; wrap each in plastic wrap, and chill at least 2 hours or up to 6 hours. 3. Roll 1 dough portion to a 1/4-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface. Cut with a 3-inch heart-shaped cookie cutter, and place on lightly greased baking sheets. Repeat procedure with remaining dough portions. 4. Bake at 350° for 8 to 9 minutes or until lightly browned on bottoms. Let cool on baking sheets 2 minutes; remove to wire racks, and cool 20 minutes or until completely cool. [/QUOTE]

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