Something a little different to mix in with the Christmas cookies:
To make the cookies:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
l 1/4 cups powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup Butter,
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
1 egg
2 teaspoons lemon extract
To make the rind:
1/3 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted
4 drops yellow food coloring
2 drops red food coloring
For cookies, in large mixer bowl combine all cookie ingredients. Beat at low speed, scraping bowl often, until well nixed, 2 to 3 minutes. Mold dough into 2 rolls each 6 inches long. Make longer rolls if you want smaller slices, but you may need to make more rind if you shrink the size of the cookie. Wrap in waxed paper; refrigerate at least 2 hours.
For rind, in medium jar combine granulated sugar and yellow food coloring;cover. Shake until well blended, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove half colored sugar; add red food coloring to remaining sugar. Cover; shake until well
blended, 1 to 2 minutes. Heat oven to 375°. Cut each roll in half lengthwise; brush with 2 tablespoons melted butter. Roll 2 halves in yellow sugar and 2 halves in orange sugar. Cut rolls into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake for 7 to 10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
