You've Got to Try Ree's Favorite Christmas Cookie Recipe of All Time

"I love my mom's simple, flavorful sugar cookie dough so much...."

INGREDIENTS

For the Cookies:

2/3 c.

shortening

3/4 c.

sugar

1/2 tsp.

grated orange or lemon zest

1/2 tsp.

vanilla

1

whole egg

4 tsp.

milk

2 c.

flour

1 1/2 tsp.

baking powder

1/4 tsp.

salt

For the Egg Yolk Glaze:

1

whole egg yolk

1 tsp.

water

2

drops (to 3) food coloring

For the White Decorative Icing:

1

bag 2 lb. powdered sugar

1/4 c.

milk

2 tbsp.

egg white (optional)

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