"Nancy Olson, the Pastry Chef at Gramercy Tavern in New York City uses these sugar cookies to make edible ornaments, decorated with colorful royal icing, for the Tavern's holiday tree...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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¼ teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon baking powder
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4 ounces butter
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1 cup sugar
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½ lemon, zested (optional)
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½ vanilla bean, remove seeds for use (optional)
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1 egg
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2 tablespoons cream
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½ teaspoon vanilla extract