Lemon Sugar Cookies

I owe Judy credit for this recipe.  I wanted to make her Jello Sugar Cookies and had the butter and sugar mixed together before I realized I did not have 2 packages of jelly powder.

What I did have was one package of Lemon Pie Filling Mix so I used that and these cookies have received rave reviews from guests.

• 3- 1/2 cup flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 1/2 cup softened butter (use the real thing)
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 package Lemon Pie Filling Mix (the kind that needs sugar added)
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

1. Preheat oven to 375 F
2. Mix together the flour and baking powder and set aside.
3. Beat the butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl and add the Lemon Pie Filling Mix.
4. Add the egg and Vanilla and beat until combined.
5. Add the dry ingredients and stir until combined.
6. Chill the dough for one hour at least.
7. Roll the dough out on a pastry mat using a bit of flour to sprinkle on the counter.
8. Using a pastry wheel with a scalloped edge. .measure and mark your dough at equal intervals and then cut the dough into squares or rectangles. 
9. Sprinkle. .colored sugar or sprinkles over the dough and carefully place the cookie rectangles on a cookie sheet that is parchment paper lined.
10. Bake 8 - 10 minutes or until golden browned.
11. Remove to wire racks and drizzle with a simple sugar icing.  Let dry and then store in an airtight container in the freezer.

These cookies will make a perfect little stack to wrap in cellophane to give as hostess gifts.