Citrus Slice 'n Bake Cookies

[ButterSticks]

Preparation 45 min.
Baking 7 min.

Cookie Ingredients:

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
3/4 cup Butter, softened
1 egg
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon freshly grated orange peel
2 teaspoons lemon extract
Sugar Ingredients:

1/4 cup sugar
4 drops yellow food color
2 drops red food color

Instructions:

Combine all cookie ingredients in large bowl. Beat at low speed, scraping bowl often, until well mixed.

Divide dough in half. Shape each half into 6x1 1/2-inch log. Wrap in plastic food wrap. Refrigerate until firm (at least 2 hours).

Meanwhile, combine sugar and yellow food color in jar with tight-fitting lid. Cover; shake until well mixed (1 to 2 minutes). Remove 2 tablespoons sugar; add red food color to remaining sugar. Cover; shake until well mixed.

Heat oven to 375°F. Cut logs in half lengthwise with sharp knife. Roll 2 halves in yellow sugar and 2 halves in orange sugar. Cut into 1/4-inch slices. Place 1 inch apart onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake for 7 to 10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.

Yield: 4 dozen cookies