Ingredients
- 1 egg
- 1 mint leaves (fresh)
- 3/4 lemon extract
- 2 1/2 c sugar
- 3 1/2 c gold medal all-purpose flour
- 1 pt strawberries
- 1 c shortening
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 ts baking powder
- 1/4 ts salt
Heat oven to 375�F. Mix sugar, shortening, margarine, vanilla and egg in large bowl. Stir in flour, baking powder and salt. Roll half of dough at a time 1/4 inch thick on lightly floured surface. Cut with 3 inch round or scalloped cutter. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until light brown. Cool slightly; remove from cookie sheet. Cool completely on wire rack. Spread about 2 teaspoons Cream cheese spread over each cookie. Arrange mint leaves and sliced strawberries on spread to resemble poinsettias. Refrigerate any remaining cookies. About: 2 1/2 dozen cookies.